Good Reading Skills Require:

• Understanding of phonemes (the smallest meaningful unit of sound in language)
• Understanding phonics (the relationships between letters and sounds)
• Developing fluency (recognizing words and reading sentences quickly and accurately)
• Knowing enough vocabulary to gain word meaning, and good reading comprehension - the essence and goal of reading itself

5 Basic Components Require:

• The sound structure of oral language
• Connections between sounds and spelling
• Relationships between letters and sounds through phonics
• Building conceptual knowledge for the students
• Comprehension strategies for a real understanding of the text