Cracking the Code · Winter Term

High Frequency Words

Recognising common sight words to increase reading fluency and confidence.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are some words harder to sound out than others?
  2. 2How does knowing 'tricky words' help us read a story faster?
  3. 3Where can we spot our sight words in the world outside of school?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Word Identification Strategies
Class/Year: Senior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Literacy and Expression
Unit: Cracking the Code
Period: Winter Term

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