Fluency, It is More Than Just Speed

Regardless of the grade we teach, we always have students who need to work on fluency. This lesson is simple and effective whether done whole group, small group, or during a one on one conference.

Kelly accepts feedback from her first graders as she models reading fluency and the importance of adjusting rate while rereading. These students understand that fluency isn't about reading fast, but about making our reading smooth and expressive, so it sounds like a real conversation.