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What defines sight words in literacy education?

Words that have no meaning
High frequency words that students can recognize automatically
Words that must always be sounded out
Words that are always spelled phonetically

The correct answer is: High frequency words that students can recognize automatically

Sight words are defined as high-frequency words that students can recognize automatically without having to sound them out. This automatic recognition is crucial for fluent reading, as it allows students to focus on comprehension rather than decoding each word. These words often include common words that appear frequently in texts, such as "the," "and," and "is." Recognizing sight words helps build a reader's confidence and speed, enabling them to read more smoothly and understand texts more readily. Over time, as students become familiar with sight words, they can devote more mental energy to understanding the overall meaning of the text rather than getting bogged down by decoding each word. This foundational aspect of literacy is essential in supporting overall reading proficiency.