When we teach reading, the goal is not for students to follow a routine. The goal is to develop readers who think, make meaning, and build knowledge from text. Understanding the Goal of Reading Instruction That starts with a shift: Start with the understanding you want students to reach. Then ask: What kind of thinking will get them there—and what do I already know that I can draw on to support that thinking? This one shift changes everything. Repetition Matters—but Not in Is