Fluency Instruction

Term Paper # 107440

Education > Elementary School
Education > Reading
Education > Teaching Methods

Fluency Instruction

This paper explores the utilization of reading fluency instruction for teachers throughout elementary school.

1,290 words () | 3 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that fluency instruction, which usually begins in the first grade, is a huge aspect of reading comprehension and a defining characteristic of a good reader. The paper discusses the options teachers have to teach fluency and assess children's fluency. The paper also explains how fluency instruction can be adapted for any elementary grade, including kindergarten level. Additionally, the paper provides important definitions associated with fluency instruction.

From the Paper:

"Fluency is one of the most important aspects of reading. Without being able to read fluently, children will not comprehend the text, and will not develop a love of reading. There are so many different parts that go into fluency, including the alphabetic principle, blending, decoding, and sight words; by breaking the huge topic of fluency down into these little sections, it will be easier to teach and easier for the children to grasp and understand. Because of this reason, for the self-selected paper assignment, I chose fluency instruction as my topic. In the future, I want to teach second grade, and at this level, children are still developing their reading skills; I want to be able to understand how to make them love reading, and how to teach and assess their fluency. By encouraging them to read with expression and perfect their skills, hopefully my classroom will be a fun reading atmosphere."

Sample of Sources Used:

Hudson, Roxanne F., Holly B. Lane, and Paige C. Pullen. "Reading fluency assessment and instruction: What, why and how?" The Reading Teacher. May 2005.
Gomez-Schanne, Erika. "Improving Reading Fluency in Young Readers." Busy Teacher's Cafe. 2007. <www.busyteacherscafe.com>
Griffith, Lorraine, Timothy V. Rasinski. "A Focus on Fluency: How one teacher incorporated fluency with her reading curriculum." The Reading Teacher. Oct 2004.