Synopsis Reading proficiently in all academic areas is vital. Time is wasted in reading content when meaning and understanding are lacking. Reading subjects matter involves comprehending the vital facts, concepts and generalisations. Use and application needs to be made of ideas acquired. To comprehend, word recognition skills need to be taught so that learners become independent in word recognition. Students need to identify the vital words so that comprehension of subject matter is an end result. This book on "Reading Curriculum and Instruction" will help the teachers in promoting the reading skills and in realising the objectives of reading instruction.