Text Fluency Practice

Model fluent reading, then have students________________:

• watch a videotape

• reread the text on their own

• choose a different book to read

• none of the above

Automaticity

• refers to accurate and speedy word recognition

• refers to reading with expression and clarity

• is another word for fluency

• none of the above

"A good reader fits his/her speed to his/her need" means the good reader ______ .

• adjusts how fast he/she reads to fit the type of material and purpose

• reads slowly

• skims

• scans

To look for specific information but not details you should ______ .

• adjust how fast you read to fit the type of material and purpose

• read slowly

• skim

• scan

Which of the following best describes 'text fluency'?

• The ability to read text quickly and accurately

• The ability to understand complex texts

• The ability to write essays

• The ability to memorize text

What is a key component of reading fluency?

• Reading with expression

• Reading silently

• Reading in a group

• Reading aloud

Which practice can help improve text fluency?

• Reading a variety of texts regularly

• Listening to audiobooks only

• Watching movies

• Writing essays

In the context of reading, what does 'prosody' refer to?

• The rhythm and pattern of sounds

• The speed of reading

• The accuracy of reading

• The comprehension of text

What is the main goal of fluency practice in reading?

• To improve speed and accuracy

• To memorize texts

• To write summaries

• To analyze texts

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fluent reader?

• Reads with expression

• Reads word by word slowly

• Understands the text

• Reads smoothly