Fluency Skills

Question 1

the ability to recognize words, read in connected texts with the appropriate speed & expressions, with proper pacing, in correct grammatical division & appropriate rhythm

Answer 1

fluency

Question 2

fluency is the ability to read with:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 2

1. accuracy
2. automaticity (automatic response pattern or habit)
3. prosody (patterns of stress and intonation in a language)

Question 3

influenced by vocabulary knowledge

Answer 3

accuracy

Question 4

bridge between accuracy & comprehension

Answer 4

fluency

Question 5

accuracy formula

Answer 5

of words correctly read/minute ÷ # of words read/minute

Question 6

speed of reading & effortless reading; decoding while comprehending what you’re reading fluidly

Answer 6

automaticity

Question 7

pacing; concerned with language features (stress, intonation)

Answer 7

prosody

Question 8

strategies for developing fluency skills

Answer 8

1. engage them in ORAL READING of texts to be used in the lessons
2. Make the students READ TO ONE ANOTHER in GROUPS or PAIRS.
3. Include ORAL PRESENTATIONS of outputs (e.g., reporting, skit)
4. Use strategies such as readers theater & choral reading.