The words in these phrases and on these word lists come from Dr. Edward Fry's Instant Word List (High Frequency Words). According to Dr. Fry, these words represent about 67% or all the words students encounter in their reading.
We will be testing each child and starting them on the level that is "just right" for them.
*Please note: Not all students will be tested on sight words. 2nd Grade is a transition year where students move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." While many students are still working on sight words, some will have moved beyond this skill.