The Sight Word Soldiers program is used at Scherkenbach ES to increase fluency and     comprehension for all students.  We want to increase literacy success by helping our  students build a strong sight word vocabulary. 

Did you know that the first 300 sight words on the Fry list make up 65% of all written material?  Students must recognize these words instantly for reading fluency. Our goal is for students to learn not only the first 300 sight words, but to also master an additional 700 words during their time at Scherkenbach in order to support reading excellence.

Your child will be screened by volunteer parents, or by the classroom teacher to determine his or her beginning level.  Students will earn "All Star Dog Tags" as they progress through the achievement levels.   

You can help at home by reinforcing your child’s efforts to learn assigned sight words.  Reading these words to everyone in the family several times a day will help mastery.  Making flashcards, playing concentration and writing the words are additional activities to support your child’s mastery of this skill.

It is important to note that building sight words is only part of an effective reading program. Practicing sight words should not replace the valuable time your child needs to spend independently reading each day, or the time you spend reading together.  Time spent reading and discussing books is a way for your child to master new sight words and improve comprehension as well.