Reading Fluency and Punctuation

This video tutorial teaches how to read fluently by matching voice to end punctuation marks. It covers three types of punctuation: periods, exclamation points, and question marks, explaining how each affects voice modulation. The tutorial includes demonstrations and practice passages to help learners understand how to adjust their voice according to punctuation, enhancing reading comprehension and expression.

What is the main purpose of matching your voice to end punctuation marks?

• To confuse the listener.

• To make the text sound like a song.

• To ensure the text is read fluently and meaningfully.

• To make the text sound more interesting.

Which punctuation mark indicates that a sentence should be read in a regular voice?

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

• Period

• Comma

How should your voice change when you see an exclamation point?

• It should become softer.

• It should sound excited or angry.

• It should remain the same.

• It should sound like a question.

What does a question mark at the end of a sentence indicate?

• The sentence is a statement.

• The sentence is a command.

• The sentence is a question.

• The sentence is an exclamation.

In the example 'Joe likes to run. Do you like to run?', how should the second sentence be read?

• In a whisper.

• In a questioning voice.

• In an excited voice.

• In a regular voice.

What is the first step when reading a passage to match end punctuation marks?

• Read the passage in a monotone voice.

• Ignore the punctuation marks.

• Stop at each end punctuation mark.

• Read the passage quickly.

After stopping at an end punctuation mark, what should you do next?

• Change the sentence.

• Think about how your voice should sound.

• Skip the sentence.

• Read the sentence backward.

In the practice passage, how should 'Kim can run fast!' be read?

• In a questioning voice.

• In a regular voice.

• In an excited voice.

• In a whisper.

What is the purpose of the practice passage in the lesson?

• To confuse the reader.

• To apply the steps learned in the lesson.

• To introduce new punctuation marks.

• To practice writing skills.

What have you learned about reading fluently in this lesson?

• Reading fluently means reading in a monotone voice.

• Reading fluently involves changing your voice to match punctuation.

• Reading fluently means ignoring punctuation.

• Reading fluently means reading quickly.