Key Instructional Concepts
Learn about the essential concepts and terms related to research-based reading instruction, including what structured literacy is and how it works in the classroom.
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The Reading Universe Taxonomy
Our taxonomy is a scope and sequence for teaching all the skills needed for fluent reading. This interactive tool shows how the major skills are connected — including word recognition, language comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing — and breaks the instructional process down into manageable pieces. Use it as a roadmap for ensuring students get all of the necessary, research-backed skills.
Research-Based Reading Instruction Explained
Understand key concepts and strategies related to structured literacy.