Fry Words List 2 (Words 26-50) - High Frequency Word Practice

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Fry Words List 2, containing words 26-50 from Dr. Edward Fry's renowned high-frequency word lists. These essential sight words are crucial building blocks for early literacy development and reading fluency.

Words in Fry List 2 (Words 26-50)

or
one
had
by
words
but
not
what
all
were
we
when
your
can
said
there
use
an
each
which
she
do
how
their
if

Common Core Standards Alignment

These high-frequency words from Fry List 2 align with several Common Core Standards. The most relevant standards include:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D: Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2.D: Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words

These standards are particularly relevant because Fry List 2 includes both regular and irregular high-frequency words that students need to master for proficient reading and writing. Words like "their," "said," and "were" represent irregular spellings that students must learn as sight words, while others like "not" and "can" follow regular spelling patterns.

Educational Importance of Fry List 2

Fry List 2 represents the second set of 25 words in the larger collection of Fry's 1,000 most commonly used words in English. These words appear frequently in both educational materials and everyday reading, making them essential for building reading fluency and comprehension skills. Research shows that students who master these high-frequency words early in their education develop stronger reading skills and better reading comprehension.

Using These Words in the Classroom

Teachers can incorporate these words into daily literacy activities through various engaging methods:

Sight word flash cards
Word wall activities
Guided reading exercises
Writing prompts
Spelling practice worksheets

These words serve as foundational vocabulary that students will encounter repeatedly throughout their academic careers, making mastery of them crucial for academic success.

Supporting Student Learning

Regular practice with these high-frequency words helps students develop automatic word recognition, which is essential for fluent reading. When students can quickly recognize these common words without having to sound them out, they can focus more attention on comprehending the text's meaning.

Create a worksheet using these words

Additional Resources

Looking for more ways to practice these essential words? Our worksheet creator tool allows you to generate custom worksheets using these and other high-frequency words, helping you tailor instruction to your students' needs.

Remember that consistent exposure and practice with these words will help students build the strong foundation they need for reading success.