Sight words是什麼意思

"Sight words" are a collection of words that are commonly used in the English language but are not always spelled in a way that makes them easy to sound out or decode using phonics. These words are typically taught to children as part of their early reading and writing education so that they can recognize them instantly, "by sight," rather than having to sound them out each time they encounter them.

The idea behind teaching sight words is that children can focus on comprehension and the meaning of the text rather than getting bogged down in trying to decode every word. Sight words include common articles, conjunctions, and prepositions, as well as frequently used nouns and verbs. Examples of sight words include "the," "of," "and," "a," "to," "in," "is," "you," "that," "it," "he," "she," "was," "for," "on," "are," "as," "with," "his," "they," "I," "at," "be," "this," "have," "from," "or," "one," "had," "by," "word," "but," "not," "what," "all," "were," "when," "will," "can," "use," "an," "each," "which," "been," "being," "her," "him," "other," "these," "they're," "there," "then," "together," "up," "if," "off," "many," "may," "said," "she's," "should," "some," "there's," "these," "they're," "until," "when," "where," "who," "whom," "why," "with," "would," "you're," "your," and "two."

The concept of sight words was popularized by Dr. Edward William Dolch, an American educator, in the 1940s. He identified a core list of 220 words that he believed were essential for reading fluency. These words are often referred to as the "Dolch Sight Words."

Teaching sight words can involve various methods, including flashcards, word lists, games, and repetition in reading materials. As children become more familiar with these words, they can incorporate them into their own writing and speaking, expanding their vocabulary and fluency in the language.