Sight Words Set 5

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What are sight words?

Back

Sight words are common words that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound them out. They are often used in reading and writing.

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Why are sight words important?

Back

Sight words are important because they help children read more fluently and understand texts better by recognizing these common words quickly.

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Can you name some examples of sight words?

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Examples of sight words include: the, and, is, in, it, you, to, of.

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What does it mean to 'recognize' a sight word?

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To 'recognize' a sight word means to identify it instantly without needing to decode or sound it out.

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How can you practice sight words?

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You can practice sight words by using flashcards, reading books that include them, and playing sight word games.

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What is a flashcard?

Back

A flashcard is a card that has information on one side and a question or prompt on the other, used for studying.

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What is the purpose of using flashcards for sight words?

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The purpose of using flashcards for sight words is to help students memorize and quickly recognize these words.

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What is a common activity to learn sight words?

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A common activity to learn sight words is to play 'sight word bingo' where students mark off words as they are called out.

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What does 'fluency' in reading mean?

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Fluency in reading means reading smoothly and quickly with good expression and comprehension.

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How do sight words help with reading comprehension?

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Sight words help with reading comprehension by allowing students to focus on understanding the meaning of sentences rather than decoding every word.