What is Fluency?
- Fluency is the effortless reading of words. Fluent readers group words into meaningful phrases and use expression appropriately.
- Fluency involves both reading speed and accuracy of word identification.
- Fluency is critical for but not sufficient for comprehension.
Why is Fluency Critical?
- Fluent readers are able to focus their attention on understanding the text. Fluency frees the reader's attention so the reader is better able to focus on constructing meaning and interpreting the text.
- Nonfluent readers focus their cognitive energies on decoding and accessing individual words. There is little attention available for comprehension.
~ Imagine It!
One way to practice fluency is to reread a short passage. Each week I will pick out a passage or poem for the students to quickly read each day at the beginning of reading group. On Fridays the students have the option of recording themselves reading the poem on Photo Booth using a fun effect.
One way to practice fluency is to reread a short passage. Each week I will pick out a passage or poem for the students to quickly read each day at the beginning of reading group. On Fridays the students have the option of recording themselves reading the poem on Photo Booth using a fun effect.
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