1. Instructional Level Readers
Fluency

2. Definition:
Freedom from word identification problems that might hinder comprehension in silent reading or the expression of ideas in oral reading.
(Harris & Hodges, 1995, p. 85)

3. Fluent reading means: Automatic recognition of words.
Appropriate phrasing and expression.
Fluent reading allows students to focus on meaning of activity or enjoyment of activity.

4. Strategies MUST BE WITH EASY TEXT
Modeling - read alouds, poems for two voices.
Rereadings - handout checklist for student to monitor own reading.
Reader’s Theater - video.

5. Strategies Con’t Visiting readers - to younger classrooms.
Dictated experience stories.
Timed Repeated Readings - Activity & graph handouts.

6. Be Sure to:
Model phrasing, teaching explicitly if needed where to pause, tone differences.
Make time for silent sustained reading.