Elementary Reading Fluency

Instructor: Christine Perkin

What makes this a strong model?

• Clear instruction on what fluency is (e.g., accuracy, expression, pacing, attention to punctuation) and how fluent reading decreases the demand on working memory and supports comprehension

• Engaging, scaffolded strategies, including choral reading, the “swoop method,” and “repeat after me,” to provide clear, structured routines that move students from supported practice to more independent, natural reading

• Flexible and transferable practice, including strategies that can be used one-on-one, in small groups, or at home, helping students build fluency in varied contexts

Source: Learning with Perks