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Fluency

Fluency . Chapter 5. What is FLUENCY. The ability to read and write effortlessly and efficiently Video. Reading Fluency. Ability to read with : Accuracy Speed Prosody. Accuracy. Read familiar words automatically To identify unfamiliar words almost as quickly

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Fluency

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  1. Fluency Chapter 5

  2. What is FLUENCY The ability to read and write effortlessly and efficiently Video

  3. Reading Fluency • Ability to read with : • Accuracy • Speed • Prosody

  4. Accuracy Read familiar words automatically To identify unfamiliar words almost as quickly Approximately 95% of words known (95 out of 100)

  5. Speed Fluency = about 100 WPM (words per minute) in 4th 200 WPM in 8th 250 = Adults

  6. Prosody Ability to read expressively and with appropriate phrasing and intonation

  7. Writing Fluency • Spell words automatically and write quickly so they can focus on developing ideas • Accuracy • Speed –gr. 4 - 10 wpm gr. 8 -13.5 • Legibility- neat and readable • Voice – choosing words that reflect the individuality of the reader

  8. Diagnosing Dysfluency - Reading Fluency Checks DRA’s Running Records – reading and retelling Informal reading inventories – older kids with timers – recognition of words VIDEO

  9. Diagnosing Dysfluency in Writers • Observation –behaviors and student work • Write slowly and/or laboriously • Produce very little • Writing is not legible (grade level proficiency)

  10. What are some strategies to help? • Use text resources or Use other resources that you know to combat some of the obstacles to fluency: • Obstacles: • Accurate reading and writing • Reading Speed • Prosody • Writing Speed and Legibility • Writer’s Voice

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