Fluency
Fluency is the ability to read text with automaticity, accuracy, and expression. The interventions and activities presented in this module are used with students with a skill deficit in fluency that was determined by using the assessment in the How to Determine Skill Deficit module.
Teach Fluency
Below you will learn about research-based methods to teach fluency. You will see sample instructional routines that you can use with your students. Reading a wide variety of texts and repeated reading can improve fluency (Hougen, 2014). Start by reading the information about choral reading and then watch the video to the right. Then, work your way down the page, reading first and then watching each video.
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Choral Reading
Students read a short passage aloud in unison with the teacher or tutor. The passage chosen should be slightly above what the student can read fluently.
Watch the video to the right to see an example of choral reading.
2:51 seconds CC
Echo Reading
Teacher reads a text aloud. The students then echo the text just read by the teacher. The passage chosen should be slightly above what the student can read fluently.
Watch the video to the right to see an example of echo reading.
1:21 seconds CC
Cloze Reading
The teacher reads a passage aloud while the students follow along. The teacher will randomly pause and the students will read the next word aloud.
Watch the video to the right to see an example of cloze reading.
2:29 seconds CC
Structured Partner Reading
The teacher pairs fluent and non-fluent readers together. The more fluent reader reads a paragraph or page first. The less fluent reader echo reads the same part of the text.
Watch the video to the right to see the steps and processes of partner reading explained.
1:28 seconds CC
Think about the three methods to teach fluency. In your Guided Notes, type your answers to the following questions. How can you implement these methods in your classroom to help students that are struggling to read fluently?
This page introduced several teaching strategies to support student development in fluency. The research available goes well beyond what has been given to you on this page. If you would like to learn more about the research behind the practice, we have provided material for further study for you to explore. The materials for further study are not all-encompassing but will give you a deeper look into the science behind reading. You can access these resources by clicking on the link in this paragraph or by clicking the additional resources tab at the top of any page on this site.
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Once you have completed all sections above, click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page to continue to the following page: Wrap Up. This next page will allow you to reflect on what you have learned throughout this professional learning module and determine how you can apply what you have learned in your classroom.