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The Goal of North Carolina's Reading First (NCRF) initiative is to ensure that all children learn to read well by the end of the third grade. This goal will be accomplished by applying scientifically based reading research to reading instruction in all North Carolina schools.

Phonemic Awareness
Attentiveness to the sounds of spoken language.

Phonics
Decoding unfamiliar words using knowledge of the alphabetic principle.

Fluency
Grade-appropriate oral reading with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression.

Vocabulary Development
Knowledge of word meanings to facilitate effective spoken and written language communication.

Text Comprehension
Use of a variety of comprehension strategies to monitor comprehension to construct meaning from print.

 

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