The science of reading is an ongoing effort to understand what reading is and how best to teach it systemically, directly, and explicitly. Reading proficiency is attainable for any student, especially when you help them develop six foundational skills: * Speech and language * Phonemic awareness * Sound-letter associations * The brain dictionary * Automatic word recognition * Increasingly skillful reading In , literacy expert Mark Weakland effectively breaks down insights from neuroscience research and suggests related activities for every classroom. This quick reference guide is an indispensable resource for any classroom teacher looking to implement science of reading strategies to help all their students become accomplished and capable readers.