AN OUTLINE TO BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR READING INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY GRADES IN KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI, IS PRESENTED. THE RESULT OF AN INSERVICE WORKSHOP, THE OUTLINE IS DEVELOPED UNDER FIVE MAJOR HEADINGS--(1) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES, (2) THE NATURE OF READING ACCORDING TO THE INDEXES USED BY LINGUISTS AND SEMANTICISTS, (3) READING READINESS--THE BASIC PREREADING ABILITIES AND PROGRESS, (4) INITIAL READING INSTRUCTION, AND (5) RAPID PROGRESS IN READING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS, RECREATIONAL READING, AND JUDGMENT OF DEPTH AND QUALITY. SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTIVATING AND SHARING RECREATIONAL READING ARE LISTED. (MC)