Students will orally read passages designed for one-minute readings several times a week with appropriate expression and smoothness to increase reading rate, resulting in improved focus on comprehension.

Fluency is a key foundational skill that helps students read complex text with greater understanding. When students read with accuracy and expression at an appropriate reading rate, their fluency supports their comprehension. Repeated reading practice with short passages improves word recognition and automaticity.

Fluency passages used are developed by Reading A-Z.