Reading Fluency and Instruction

            As the importance of fluency in reading ability has been recognized more educators are including a fluency component in their reading education programs. There are a number of best practices for helping children develop reading fluency.

Modeling

What is Reading Fluency?

             Fluency is the most overlooked of the five essential aspects of reading. Because it is usually measured through oral reading, many do not consider it important to silent, independent reading. However, fluency plays an important role in a reader’s ability to comprehend texts.

READING TIPS

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Strategies for Reading & Understanding Poetry

1. Read Poem Aloud

You hear the sounds of a poem by reading it aloud.  As you read, remember that the end of a line is not necessarily the end of a thought.  Read to the end punctuation to understand the complete thought.  Listen to the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of the words as you read.

Reading Exercises

Here you have some Reading Comprehension exercises for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades.

Reading Worksheets 
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