Why does my child need to study

Why does my child need to study sight words?

Why does my child need to study sight words?

Sight word acquisition is an important aspect of developing into a successful reader. Once a child has mastered all of the Dulche (or Fry) sight word lists, they are able to read about 75% of most children's literacy. The first 100 most common sight words make up about 50% of what we read. Most sight words do not follow common spelling patterns and are not easily decoded through phonics. When a child has trouble decoding a word, their rate of fluency is impacted, along with their comprehension. A balanced approach to reading includes both phonics instruction and whole language instruction.