This guide was developed to meet the corrective reading needs of primary children in the classroom. An integrated organic approach to the teaching of the language arts with as much individualization of instruction as possible is stressed. The suggested instructional method is diagnostic teaching, enabling the teacher to provide the child with successful learning experiences which foster the development of a positive self-concept. Assessment instruments, materials, and activities for teaching the beginning stages of language development, auditory discrimination, visual discrimination, and visual memory are included in the guide. The use of this material will vary with the maturity of the learner. For kindergarten and first grade teachers, the guide outlines the teaching task. For second and third grade teachers, the guide offers suggestions for use with those students who need corrective reading instruction. (See CS 000 174 and CS 000 175 for companion guides.) (TO)