Calling the words on these lists “sight words” is a bit of an aspirational misnomer. In research, a “sight” word is simply any word that a reader can recognize automatically, said Shanahan.

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The program aligns with the district’s goal that all 3 rd graders be able to recognize 250 to 300 sight words and read on grade level. “If you can’t read, you can’t succeed,” said Cross.