Fluency

Students sometimes misinterpret fluency as reading fast. Being a fluent reader means reading smoothly, using good expression, changing the volume of your voice, and grouping words together as they read instead of word by word reading. Students practiced fluent reading daily. Students also used the Read Naturally computer program that works on reading fluency.

The Read Naturally program used at Meadowview Intermediate is a computer program that works on reading fluency. Students are individually assessed to determine the student’s reading level and establish a fluency goal. The program uses three strategies: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. Teacher modeling assists students with pronunciation, expression and fluency as they listen and read along with the recorded story. Students then practice reading the story on their own several times until they reach their goal. Progress is individually monitored after completion of each story. Students take a short comprehension quiz and a teacher individually assesses fluency when the student reads the story aloud. I have sent reports and information home about student progress on this program and reading fluency. If you would like more information, please contact me.

As you are reading with your child at home, model fluent reading for your child. Then have your child practice reading fluently too.