The Direct Reading Lesson, as discussed in this article, is a method that allows for improving reading skills in math. The author suggests the following steps for using expository material: read for main idea; read for sequence or outline; note vocabulary; refer to illustrations and diagrams; read creatively, inferring, drawing conclusions, and seeing relationships; solve problems; and review. Guiding students through these steps will enable them to improve their skills in reading the language of mathematics. (MB)