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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

 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 [...]