CONCLUSION Research has shown that reading instruction based in oral language—that which prioritizes teaching students to identify sounds and letters with automaticity, and then to acquire deep understanding of the relationships between these sounds and letters—will help provide students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to become confident readers. Scholastic F.I.R.S.T. thoughtfully guides students in Grades PreK–2 in becoming fluent readers by teaching the National Reading Panel’s recommended five foundational reading skills, with instruction around phonemic awareness and phonics, coupled with a strong emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. F.I.R.S.T. also provides ongoing formative assessment and detailed READirect information for individual learners, which fosters literacy development in a dynamic, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
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