What to Teach with Fluency Because fluency is a combination of three reading components, any instruction in fluency has to specifically address those three areas: phonics, comprehension, and oral language. If the instruction does not address those areas, it is not fluency. To assist with these three components, also add vocabulary instruction. Phonics: Phonics instruction…
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What Does Not Work for Fluency Instruction The definition of fluency, the principles for instruction, and the effective instructional strategies are quite clear about what you want students to do and how you can help them do it. The following table describes three types of instructional strategies and activities that either do not align with…
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What Works for Fluency Instruction With the instructional principles just described, you can use a variety of strategies to help students develop their fluency. Any strategies you use need to address all three skill sets to meet the definition of fluency. Four proven strategies are listed below. Each of them will help students strengthen and…
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Principles for Fluency Instruction The way you go about helping students to develop their fluency skills will determine whether students become more confident about reading or less. Many people are nervous about speaking in front of groups, and asking students to read aloud in front of their peers can provoke the same feelings of dread….
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What Is Fluency? Fluency is a skill that strong readers have. However, fluency is not actually a reading skill by itself. Instead, it is a combination of three other reading components: phonics, comprehension, and oral language. Definition The ability to read aloud accurately with appropriate expression and pace. Reading aloud accurately means a student speaks…
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