fluency strategies with beginning readers
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Fluency Strategieswith
Beginning Readers
Here you will find methods of encouraging fluency, a skill
crucial to comprehension, with beginning readers.
Fluency is usually a concern once
children are already readers.
But, should we wait until then?
Assumptions
Children know sound-symbol relationshipsChildren can blend letters to make words
1. Model fluent reading
2. Provide direct instruction and feedback
3. Provide reader support
4. Use repeated readings of one text
5. Cue phrase boundaries in text (/ //)
6. Provide students with easy reading materials
Ways to Develop Fluency
Flash cardsIndividual Use
- on a ring- in an envelope
Class use- large cards- pocket charts
Filler activity- form phrases- make sentences
Words on Rings
Flip ChartsReading by Analogy
Pocket Chart with PrePrimer Words - Making Sentences
Word Folders
Word Banks
Word Folders
Word Banks
ChartsLarge “Double Time Lists” Charts - frequency- comprehension is vital- pace yourself- aim for speed but be realistic
Individual Student Double Time Word Lists
fluency is the important thing, not speed
Preprimer Double Time List
Devin’s Words
a have my weand I of wentat in on with
can is play youdo it seefor like thego me to
Students should be given opportunities to practice reading fluency with letters, words, and phrases that can be found in the classroom. (Not just the print found in books!)
During reading centers, students are able to walk around independently to “Read the room”.
Pocket charts and hanging posters are located throughout and are kept at eye level. Empty laundry baskets are great places to keep rolled-up poems and songs previously learned.
Read the Room
Photo from ReadingResource.Net
Games/Activities to Encourage FluencyWords in a BoxPhrases in a BoxSentences in a BoxZap Game Choral ReadingReaders’ TheatreMake your own CommercialNews Flash
Words in a Box in a bag in a container in a bin
Phrases in a BoxSentences in a Box
ZAP Game
Zap Game
Encourages reading fluently, accurately, quickly
Uses high frequency words - or any words you like!
Uses simple items (paper bags, index cards)
Easily replicated for use at home
Crazy Eightswith Dolch Words
Or Word Families
Other Games that foster Fluency
Nursery Rhymes
SongsTraditional Songs
Mary had a little lambThis Land is my Land
Phonemic Awareness Songs Down by the BayApples and Bananas
Books/Internet
Choral Reading
Adapt favorite booksThe Doorbell RangThe Little Red Hen
Internethttp://www.teachingheart.net/readerstheater.htm
Bookstore
Readers’ Theatre
Readers’ Theatre Homemade Scripts
Make your own Commercial
News Flash
Of course, this is just the beginning.
Try, Experiment,
Have fun.