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Fry Words List 3 (Words 51-75) - High Frequency Sight Words for Elementary Students

Teaching sight words is a fundamental part of developing strong reading and writing skills in elementary students. The third list of Fry Words, containing words 51-75 of the first 250 high-frequency words, introduces essential vocabulary that students encounter regularly in their reading and writing activities.

Words in Fry List 3

Here are the 25 high-frequency words from Fry Words List 3:

  • will
  • up
  • other
  • about
  • out
  • many
  • then
  • them
  • these
  • so
  • some
  • her
  • would
  • make
  • like
  • him
  • into
  • time
  • has
  • look
  • two
  • more
  • write
  • go
  • see

Alignment with Common Core Standards

These sight words align with several Common Core Standards across different grade levels. The words in Fry List 3 particularly support these standards:

  • 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
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2.E: Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words

These standards emphasize the importance of mastering high-frequency words, as they form the foundation of fluent reading and writing. Fry List 3 includes several irregular words (like "would" and "some") that students need to memorize, as well as words that follow common spelling patterns (like "look" and "time").

Educational Importance of Fry List 3

This collection of words represents a crucial step in developing reading fluency. Many of these words, such as "about," "them," and "would," are function words that help create grammatical relationships between other words in sentences. Others, like "time," "look," and "write," are common action words that students need to recognize instantly for both reading comprehension and written expression.

Teaching Strategies for Fry List 3

When teaching these words, it's beneficial to incorporate multiple learning modalities. Students should:

  1. See the words in various contexts
  2. Practice writing them repeatedly
  3. Use them in meaningful sentences
  4. Engage in word games and activities
  5. Review them regularly through structured practice

Using These Words in the Classroom

Regular practice with these high-frequency words helps students develop automaticity in reading and writing. When students can recognize and spell these words without hesitation, they can focus more mental energy on comprehending more complex vocabulary and ideas in their reading.

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Additional Resources

Looking for more ways to practice these words? Consider:

  • Creating flashcards for daily review
  • Using word walls in your classroom
  • Incorporating these words into daily writing exercises
  • Conducting regular assessments to track progress
  • Combining words from multiple Fry lists for comprehensive practice

Remember that mastery of these sight words is essential for reading fluency and academic success in the elementary grades.