ABOUT SWEET16 LITERACY The Sweet Sixteen is a systematic process that provides cyclical repetition of essential literacy standards to enhance the growth of literacy skills from an early stage. The goal of Sweet Sixteen is to bridge the gap of reading deficiencies so students are on track and on target for reading proficiency by grade 3. Through a daily, ten-minute, structured warm-up, students engage in repeated exposure to these “non-negotiable” skills that help to increase reading achievement.