### Question
How is the "essential components of reading instruction" defined?


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

> 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**

