Language Arts/English Curriculum Frameworks - Albemarle County ...
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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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