Under the structured literacy approach, teachers provide explicit and systematic instruction in the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.

In 34 states, the report found, reading-related legislation refers to the “five pillars” of early literacy instruction ... and comprehension. Those components, drawn from the National Reading ...

In this course, MA students build and expand their understanding of the five pillars of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. They will expand upon ...