Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is when you read with the appropriate speed, rate, and accuracy.

• True

• False

A fluent reader

• reads word by word like a robot

• reads in phrases

• does not read at all

A good reader..

• reads like a robot

• reads really fast

• reads too slow

• reads fluently, at a talking pace.

A good reader pays attention to punctuation.

• True

• False

When you see a period in a sentence you should...

• read softer

• get louder

• stop or pause

• sound like the character

When reading this sentence you should NOT...

Oh no, my dog is in the street!

• raise your voice

• read in a happy voice

• read as if you are worried

• read at an appropriate pace

Reading with accuracy means reading all of the words incorrectly.

• True

• False

What is the problem with reading too fast?

• you could skip important words

• you may not understand what you are reading if you are going too fast

• all of the above

What does it mean to read with expression?

• to read like a robot

• to read in the same voice

• to change your voice to match what you are reading

Why is it important to have good reading fluency?

• To help you understand what you are reading.

• To help you not understand what you are reading.