Reading First: A Guide to Fluency Instruction
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[Click on the photos to see a larger version] Print this page Fluency is the ability to read words quickly with accuracy and expression.  Fluency is an important but often overlooked component of literacy instruction. Extensive research has shown that fluent reading results in improved comprehension. Given this crucial reading component, we have created the following guide to address fluency assessment as well as a variety of instructional activities to meet the fluency needs of your students. Assessing FluencyFluency instruction should begin with the assessment of the current fluency levels of your students. This section of the guide provides you with the information and tools you need to conduct fluency assessments. Instructional Activities to Increase Reading SpeedResearch has verified the importance of repeated and monitored oral reading in building reading speed. The activities described in this section are particularly helpful in increasing reading speed, although many will improve reading expression as well. Instructional Activities to Increase Reading ExpressionThis section focuses primarily on building expressive reading. Each activity discussed involves repeated reading of text, a practice research has demonstrated improves both reading fluency and overall reading achievement.  Click here to see a list of resources that address fluency assessment and instruction. Pictorial Case Study: Fluency in the Classroom |
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