Repeated Reading? Why?

1. Repeated Reading of Decodable Texts

Why it works: There’s a common misconception that students should read a book or passage once and move on. But fluency is built through repetition. Each time a student revisits a text, they strengthen word recognition, reinforce phonics patterns, and improve rate and prosody.

Reading a text once builds familiarity. Reading it again builds fluency.

How to use it:

• Choose a short, decodable passage aligned with your phonics instruction.

• Model fluent reading first, emphasizing phrasing and expression.

• Invite students to read it multiple times over the week—independently, chorally, or with a partner.

• Track progress with timers, highlight target words, or set fluency goals.

🌟 Fluency Tip: Repetition increases exposure—and the more times a student sees a word, the more likely they are to read it automatically. That’s how we build fluency.