Fluency word study- part 1

1.       To ensure that struggling readers have access to read, teachers need to make sure that there are texts on different levels that are available for all the students.  The books need to be “just right”, for the students so there need to be different topics that interest the students.

2.       A teacher should set up a library in the classroom, where every student can choose a book that interests to them. The library should be well organized according to different topics and different genres like, fiction, nonfiction, poetry and history. All this can encourage students to read because students find books that interest them. A teacher should also incorporate independent, shared and guided reading in the daily schedule of a classroom.

3.       Read aloud is a great way to model fluent reading. Teachers should model to students what it means to be a fluent reader. The three reading elements are expressive, smooth, and correctness. Teachers can show sarcasm, tone of voice while they read to the class. If a student makes a mistake while reading, the teacher should not right away correct the student, rather have the student self-assess their reading. Additionally, a teacher should not interrupt her student while they are reading, since they will get used to stopping after every word.