Fluency
 Reading fluency is the ability to
read quickly and easily.
 A simple way to know if your child is
reading fluently is to listen to
him/her read grade level text aloud.
Fluency Checklist:
ACCURACY: I read the words correctly
RATE: I read not too fast and not too
slow
EXPRESSION: I read with feeling and I
didn’t sound like a robot
PUNCTUATION: I follow most or all of the
punctuation marks as I read the text
How can I help my child read fluently?
 Model fluent reading! Focus on expression,
character voices, and punctuation.
 Help your child choose books at his/her
independent reading level. Use the 5-finger
rule as a guide.
 Repeated reading is the best strategy! Read
the story first and then have your child re-read
the same text at least 3 more times.
How can I help my child read
fluently?
• Have your child listen to a taped recording of a book.
Encourage your child to point to the words on the
page to strengthen word recognition skills.
• When coming to an unknown word give your child 5
seconds. If you have to provide the word be sure to
have him/her repeat the word while pointing to the
word in text.
• Using Raz-Kids improves oral reading fluency!
How can I help my child read fluently?
 Teach your child high frequency
words!
 Use rapid word charts
Fluency Reminders
• Practice these skills at least 15
minutes per day to improve
fluency!
• Fluency provides the bridge
between word recognition and
comprehension.
Questions?
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family literacy night!!! 