Kindergarten sight words: ate

“Ate” is a common sight word that refers to the past tense of the verb “eat.” It is often used in sentences to describe the action of consuming food in the past. For example:

– “She ate an apple for lunch.”
– “We ate dinner at 7 PM.”

Sight words like “ate” are important for early readers because they are frequently encountered and should be recognized quickly and automatically.

References:
– Fry, E. B., & Kress, J. E. (2006). *The Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists* (5th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
– Dolch, E. W. (1948). *Problems in Reading*. Southern Illinois University Press.