Structured literacy is an instructional approach that is systematic, explicit, and diagnostic in its methodology, making it particularly effective for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties. It prioritizes the understanding of the building blocks of language including phonemes, morphemes, syntax, and semantics. The goal of structured literacy is to ensure that all elements of reading, from decoding words to comprehension are taught in a way that leaves little to guesswork and incorporates continual assessment to tailor approaches to individual student needs.