Fluency

Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately and quickly.

Fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and
comprehension. It also allows students to understand what they read.

help students become more fluent readers by

• model fluent reading, then have students reread that text
• have students repeadedly read passages aloud

students can read aloud repeatedly by

• student-adult reading
• choral reading
• tape-assisted reading
• partner reading
• readers theatre

monitor students progress in fluency

• to make sure the students are making appropriate progress
• to help you determine the effectiveness of your instruction
• fluency growth reflected in graphs can motivate the students