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<strong>Language</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Instructional Program Components<br />

Fluency<br />

Fluency, the ability to read with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, is an important component<br />

of becoming a successful reader. Fluency is characterized by appropriate rate, expression, and<br />

smoothness. One who is reading with ease in not struggling to decode words and thus has more time to<br />

focus on reading comprehension. Consequently, instruction in helping children to decode words and<br />

independent practice in reading is critical. To become skilled readers, students must develop a large<br />

repertoire of words that can be read automatically.<br />

In order to build fluency, students need the opportunity to read large quantities of materials.<br />

Practice in reading develops more skilled reading. It also contributes significantly to increased vocabulary<br />

development.<br />

Fluency: Possible Learning Activities<br />

K-5<br />

• Re-reading and finger pointing<br />

• Sentence strips to cut up and reassemble<br />

• High frequency word games<br />

• Choral and echo reading<br />

© ASPIRE K-12, <strong>Albemarle</strong> <strong>County</strong> Public Schools, 2003<br />

Appendix B<br />

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