Pillars of Reading Mastery

This visual illustrates the Fundamentals of Reading focusing on the essential skills needed to become a proficient reader. Phonemic Awareness develops the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language. Phonics connects sounds to letters and spelling patterns for accurate decoding. Fluency builds smooth, accurate, and expressive reading. Vocabulary expands word knowledge and meaning to support understanding. Comprehension integrates all skills, enabling readers to make meaning from text, analyze ideas, and apply knowledge across subjects.