The case for the narrow view of reading.
OBJECTIVE
This prologue reiterates the case for the narrow view of reading as a solution to the persistently high levels of reading failure that occurs in our schools and provides a brief summary of the 5 response articles.


METHODS
The arguments that support the narrow view of reading are presented and the respondents are introduced.


CONCLUSIONS
Although the contributors to this clinical forum may have different views, we all are working toward a common goal: improving the literacy levels of children in our schools.
Kamhi
Alan G
AG
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, 300 Ferguson Building, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA. agkamhi@uncg.edu
D032882:Comprehension; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D007807:Language Tests; D011932:Reading; D012574:Schools