![]() ![]() Why is this important? Because proficient readers read by analogy, whether they realize it or not. Tie in Phonics by Studying Word Patterns In Sight Words- Studying word patterns and chunks helps students to understand that we decode and read unknown words by analogy. This concept of spelling and reading development really opened my eyes in the area of sight words.Ģ. As the child’s understanding of how words work blooms, she is empowered to use spelling and reading strategies to tackle those “tricky” words.įor more on sight words and reading development, I hope you’ll visit this post on help with sight words aren’t “sticking”. And naturally, learning sight words is also a developmental thing as well. It’s a Developmental Thing– We explored on Day 2 how the word study approach is based on spelling development. 3 Ways that Word Study Helps with Sight Word Knowledgeġ. ![]() So, if sight words are important for readers to learn, then how do they fit into a word study program, designed to study word patterns? I’m so glad you asked. Yes, yes, and yes! Why? Because the first 100 words from Fry’s list alone make up 50% of what we read! Yes, 50%. The words on these lists are ranked in order of most frequently used for each grade level. □ Many teachers and curricula use either the Dolch list or Fry’s list. Even though they are not exact synonyms for my purpose, let’s just say that they are. Some people also use the term high frequency word. sight words)? How do they fit in with word study? Let’s discuss! What is a Sight Word?Įssentially, a sight word is any word a child knows by sight. But what about those irregular words (a.k.a. So far, we’ve talked a lot about studying word patterns mostly with the kinds of words that are phonetic, or easier to “sound out”. I’m so glad I’m not the only one in this 10 day series…I’m joined by some amazing and VERY talented writers over at iHomeschool Network. You can click HERE or on the image above to view all the topics we’ve looked at thus far. If you’re new, I’m nearing the end of a 10 day series on Using Word Study to Teach Spelling. Welcome to This Reading Mama! I hope you are enjoying these days spent in Word Study like I am. ![]()
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