The Dolch Word List is also called Sight Words or The Dolch 220. It includes the most frequently used words in the English language. Sight words make up 50 to 70 percent of any general text. Therefore, teaching The Dolch Word List is a crucial goal of education in grades kindergarten through 3.
Dolch Sight Word [...]

Vocabulary refers to the words we must know to communicate effectively. In general, vocabulary can be described as oral vocabulary or reading vocabulary. Oral vocabulary refers to words that we use in speaking or recognize in listening. Reading vocabulary refers to words we recognize or use in print.
 
The scientific research on vocabulary instruction reveals that [...]

Phonemic Awareness:
What is it?
The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words.
According to the National Reading Panel, children can show us that they have phonemic awareness in several ways, including:
●recognizing which words in a set of words begin with the same sound (“Bell, bike, and boy all have /b/ at the beginning.”);
●isolating and saying the [...]

Phonics instruction helps children learn the relationship between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoken language.  At Hilton, we utilize the Phonics Dance! The Phonics Dance is a multisensory approach to phonics created by an Ohio teacher named Ginny Dowd. Her approach incorporates rhyme, movement, and chants. For more information, check out [...]

 Math Links   
A+ Math àincludes flash cards, timed tests, fact sheets, and game.
http://www.aplusmath.com/
Math Fact Café à includes flash cards, worksheets, and games
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
  Math Mayhem (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/
Math Magicians à Timed facts at various levels. Try to beat  your previous score!
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html
Math Baseball  (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
Math Mastery (timed fact tests)
http://www.mathmastery.com/cyberchallenge
 More math fun at dositey.com
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Multiplication.com à play [...]

Comprehension Strategies that Work

Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes: A prefix is a word part. So is a suffix.  A prefix is added at the front of the word.  A suffix is added at the end of the word.  These word parts change a word’s meaning.
Building your reading vocabulary: Look for new words that you can use. [...]

 What is Fluency?
According the National Reading Panel (2000), fluency is the ability to read text with speed, accuracy and proper expression.  Fluent readers:
·          Recognize words automatically
·          Read aloud effortlessly and with expression
·          Do not have to concentrate on decoding
·          Can focus on comprehension
Why is fluency important?
“Fluency is important because it provides [...]

Strategies for Developing Reading Fluency
1. Model Fluent Reading:
In order to read fluently, your child must first hear and understand what fluent reading sounds like. From there, he/she will be more likely to transfer those experiences into his/her own reading. The most powerful way for you to help your child is to read aloud to [...]

Welcome to Mrs. Cody’s classroom blog! You may navigate your way through the site by clicking on the categories to the right.  Feel free to post a comment on any page! There are also several links to other websites for reading practice. Happy Reading!