Sight words are typically shorter words that come up very frequently in text and sometimes they don’t follow predictable spelling rules. Some examples are: look, yes, the, do. It’s better to know them by sight rather than trying to sound them out.
Sight word practice can include flash cards, hunting for the words in books, and using computer games.
One of my favorite ways to practice sight words is through the use of predictable or patterned text. These are books where each sentence is the same except for one word which can be inferred with the help of a picture. Kids get lots of practice with the sight words and are proud to be reading sentences.
For example…
It – was – in – a – [picture of shoe with the word “shoe” alongside it]
It – was – in – a – [picture of a flower with the word “flower” alongside it]
It – was – in – a – [picture of a bowl with the word “bowl” alongside it]
Spread out sight word instruction. This is an element of reading that gets sprinkled in here and there. Teach a couple of sight words so kids can read a book. Practice some other phonics patterns, teach a couple more sight words, etc.
Source: TheClassroomKey