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What Is Reading?

There are five basic components of the reading process. They are:

  1. Phonemic Awareness
  2. Phonics
  3. Fluency
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Comprehension

Countless research studies show that to read, a person must have:

  • An awareness of phonemic (sounds) segments in words
  • An understanding of phonics (how sounds relate to written words)
  • An ability to decode through phonics skills
  • Fluency in reading beyond just decoding words
  • A sufficient vocabulary
  • Comprehension skills - the ability to read to learn rather than just learning to read

 
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This web-based training program was developed by the State of Florida Adult Basic Education Committee of the Practitioners' Task Force,
through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the
Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.