* Decoding: The ability to sound out words and understand their meaning. This involves recognizing letters, letter sounds (phonics), and blending sounds to read words.
* Basic comprehension: Understanding the main idea and some details of simple texts like short stories, basic instructions, or signs.
* Basic writing: The ability to write simple sentences, expressing basic ideas and thoughts legibly. This may include forming letters correctly and spelling simple words.
Essentially, it's the ability to use reading and writing for everyday practical purposes, not requiring advanced vocabulary or complex sentence structures. It forms the building blocks upon which more advanced literacy skills are developed.