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THE PRACTICE: Teachers develop a list of core words for their students to use in their writing.
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High-Frequency Sight Words
http://www.literacyvolunteer.homestead.com/Dolch~ns4.html
This list provides links to articles and references related to the teaching of high-frequency sight words. The authors point out that 100 words account for roughly 50% of the material we read.
Practice With Sight Words
http://www.literacyconnections.com/SightWordPractice~ns4.html
This resource provides descriptions of games and activities that can improve sight word acquisition. The authors discuss the use of word walls. Additional links to other sight word resources are included.

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