Reading Fluency and Reading Comprehension

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What is reading fluency?

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Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately, with appropriate speed and expression.

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What does comprehension mean in reading?

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Comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning from what is read.

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What is the difference between fluency and comprehension?

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Fluency is about how well you read the words, while comprehension is about understanding what those words mean.

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What is independent reading comprehension?

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Independent reading comprehension occurs when a student understands a text that is at their reading level.

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What is a lexile level?

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A lexile level is a measure of a reader's ability and the difficulty of a text.

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What does it mean to decode words?

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Decoding words means recognizing and sounding out the letters to read them.

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What is accuracy in reading?

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Accuracy is the ability to read words correctly without making mistakes.

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What is automaticity in reading?

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Automaticity is the ability to read without thinking about each word, allowing for smooth reading.

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What is the formula for reading comprehension?

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Decoding + Language comprehension = Reading Comprehension.

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Why is reading fluency important?

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Reading fluency is important because it helps readers understand the text better and enjoy reading.