Knowing sight words is one of the first steps in learning how to read and write. Sight words are words that children can read instantly without having to sound them out. Based on research, Fry has composed a list of 1000 words that are most commonly used in all publications. In Grade One, we will focus on learning the first 300 words by heart. Over half of every newspaper article, textbook, picture books and novel is composed of these 300 words.
Please click on the files below to find Fry's first 300 words.