Sight words are words that appear often in reading and writing. Many of them do not follow regular spelling rules, so we learn to recognize them by sight instead of sounding them out.
Think of sight words as “memory words.” Practice seeing them, saying them, and writing them until you know them instantly.
Sight words help readers become fluent. When you know these words automatically, you can focus on understanding the story instead of stopping to sound out every word.
When you practice sight words, read them in sentences. This helps you remember how they look and how they are used.
To learn sight words, use many ways to practice: read them, write them, and say them out loud. Repetition helps them become automatic.
Try practicing a few sight words every day. Review old ones while learning new ones.
When you know sight words, you can use them in your own writing. This makes your sentences easier to read and understand.
After reading a story, try writing two or three sentences using some of the sight words you practiced.