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What Are Core Words?

A Definition of Core Words

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Definition:

Core words: A set of words that a student is expected to be able to read and spell. The words are usually those which are most frequently found in the grade level's reading and writing. Each grade level's set of core words build on the list of the previous grades.

Also Known As: sight words, high frequency words, Dolch words

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