The ability to translate a word from print to speech, usually by employing knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences.

The Smallest meaning unit of language.

A letter or letter combination that spells a phoneme; can be one, two, three or four letters in English (e.g., e, ei, igh, eigh)

The ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. This is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension.

Information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

The words in a language or a special set of words you are trying to learn or teach.

The arrangement of words in a phrase or sentence.

Looking beyond to the words to infer meaning from what is being said, what is not being said and how it is being said (or not said).

A wide exposure to a variety of literary styles gives students a more developed framework on which they can rely as they read more and more for themselves.

Any word able to be read effortlessly.

Code Based Skills; The ability to apply sound-symbol relationships to read words.

Meaning Based Skills; The ability to understand spoken language.

Fluent execution and coordination of word recognition and text comprehension