Word Knowledge

• Phonics

  Phonics involves teaching children to connect sounds with letters or groups of letters.

• Sight Word Recognition

  Attention to sight word recognition is important for increasing the number of words that a reader can recognize effortlessly and without thought.

• Fluency

  Reading fluency is the ability to read text accurately, quickly, and with expression.

• Vocabulary

  Vocabulary development involves enhancing children's knowledge of words and their meanings.