What Does the Research and Evidence Say About “High-Frequency Sight Words”: Is “Memorizing” a Dirty Word?
Two-minute Overview: Research shows that high-frequency “sight words” are a necessary and indispensable part of an early reading curriculum to create authentic practice opportunities in reading (Steacy et al., 2020; Strauber, C.B. et al., 2019; Gibbon et al, 2017; McArthur, 2015; Denton & Otaiba, 2011; Meadan et al, 2008; Nicholson, 2005; Ehri, 2005; Carnine et al., …