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Is "another" a Sight Word?

Yes โ€” "another" is a Second Grade sight word. Its three syllables and blended spelling ("an" + "other") make it worth teaching as a recognizable whole rather than sounding out piece by piece.

Second Grade Level
3 Syllables
another
a ยท noth ยท er

Example Sentence

Can I have another cookie, please?

Why "another" Is a Sight Word

"Another" is essentially "an other" fused into one word, and once a child recognizes the smaller word "other" hidden inside it, the whole word becomes far more approachable. It's taught as a sight word mainly due to its length and frequency, since it's used constantly to request or refer to additional things.

Teaching Tip

Point out that "another" is just "an" plus "other" stuck together โ€” spotting familiar smaller words inside longer ones is a great general reading strategy.

Practice

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