Sight Words (Dolch and Fry Lists) and Sight Word Phrases
Sight Words (Dolch and Fry Lists) and Sight Word Phrases
Sight Words (Dolch and Fry Lists) and Sight Word Phrases
The Dolch List contains words that must be quickly recognized in order
to have reading fluency. If the child is spending too much time
decoding, or figuring out words, then comprehension cannot occur. The
Dolch Words are the most frequently used words in the English
language, making up 50 to 70 percent of any text! Many of the Dolch
words cannot be "sounded out" and must be learned by "sight," or
memorized. PLEASE buy a blank set of index cards and drill sections of
the word lists each evening. Repetition and practice are very
important to make these words automatic. Again, once these basic
sight words have been mastered, children will read more fluently, and
this will have a positive impact on comprehension.
http://www.sightwords.com/sight-words/flash-cards/#4up
Pre-primer Primer Grade One Grade Two Grade Three
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Dolch Phrases
The following links are Dolch Phrase cards, with 12 phrases on each
card. Start in order, teaching 5 phrases per day. Choral read them first
with your child, then have your child practice rereading them throughout the
day, as well as previously learned phrases, to build fluency. When repeated
reading of text or phrases is practiced regularly, students’ word
recognition, fluency, and comprehension improve significantly.
Follow this link to a story that contains all of the Dolch Words! When
repeated reading of text or phrases is practiced regularly, students’
word recognition, fluency, and comprehension improve significantly.
http://www.mrsperkins.com/files/dolch_story_color.pdf
In 1996, Dr. Fry expanded on the Dolch Sight Word Lists and came up
with the "Fry 1000 Instant Words." Dr. Fry found that the first 300
words are found in 65% of everything written! So, here are links to
1000 of the most used words in reading and writing! The list is divided
into ten levels and then divided into groups of twenty-five words, based
on frequency of use and difficulty. Please be sure that your child is
working towards recognizing these words automatically.
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_first_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_second_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_third_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_fourth_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_fifth_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_sixth_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_seventh_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_eighth_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_ninth_100.pdf
http://www.k12reader.com/Fry-Words/fry_tenth_100.pdf
Fry Phrases
http://www.amaesd.net/media/DIBELS/fry_600_instant_phrases.pdf
PHRASE SET 1 ~ The 1st 100 Words from the Fry Instant Word
List. These words represent 50% of all the words children encounter in
elementary school reading.
PHRASE SET 2 ~ The 2nd 100 Words from the Fry Instant Word List.
PHRASE SET 3 ~ The 3rd 100 Words from the Fry Instant Word List.
Araujo, Judith E., M.Ed., CAGS. "Sight Words/Phrases." Mrs. Judy Araujo, Reading
Specialist. N.p., 4 May 2012. Web. Spring 2012. <http://www.mrsjudyaraujo.com/sight-
wordsphrases/>.