### Question
What is the definition of essential components of reading instruction?


### Answer
The definition of **essential components of reading instruction** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 6368*:

> explicit and systematic instruction in—


(A) phonemic awareness

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part B-Student Reading Skills Improvement Grants > subpart 1-reading first**

