read with more fluency by paying attention to punctuation
increase our reading stamina
noticed the relevant punctuation and adapted/modified my voice tone or reading speed
read without getting distracted for an extended period of time.
Watch Video to tune-in.
Read fluently by asking, "What needs to stand out in this sentence?" - video
Mentor Text: Ollie's School Day: A Yes and No Book
Teacher to model reading without punctuation. They can use the Mentor Text or choose one from class library.
Teacher then models how to regain fluency and understanding by stopping and asking questions.
Why should I stop for a breath here?
What does that punctuation mark mean?
What should I do when I get to that mark?
Students work with a partner to carry out the dice roll fluency task.
Then, students can read independently to continue to build stamina, or to a partner to practise Fluency.
Readers’ Chair
Children can share a book and explain where they stopped to make sure they were paying attention to their fluency.
read with more fluency by paying attention to punctuation
increase our reading stamina
noticed the relevant punctuation and adapted/modified my voice tone or reading speed
read without getting distracted for an extended period of time.
Watch Video to tune-in.
Notice all punctuation while reading - video
Mentor Text: The Long, Long Ride
Teacher to model reading without punctuation. They can use the Mentor Text or choose one of the samples in the Fluency Pack.
Teacher then models how to regain fluency and understanding by stopping and asking questions.
Why should I stop for a breath here?
What does that punctuation mark mean?
What should I do when I get to that mark?
Students work with a partner to carry out the dice roll fluency task.
Then, students can read independently to continue to build stamina, or to a partner to practise Fluency.
Readers’ Chair
Children can share a book and explain where they stopped to make sure they were paying attention to their fluency.
read with more fluency by paying attention to punctuation
increase our reading stamina
noticed the relevant punctuation and adapted/modified my voice tone or reading speed
read without getting distracted for an extended period of time.
Watch Video to tune-in.
Read fluently by noticing dialogue - video
Mentor Text: Leo, The Fat Cat
Teacher to model reading without punctuation. They can use the Mentor Text or choose one of the samples in the Fluency Pack.
Teacher then models how to regain fluency and understanding by stopping and asking questions.
Why should I stop for a breath here?
What does that punctuation mark mean?
What should I do when I get to that mark?
Students work with a partner to carry out the dice roll fluency task.
Then, students can read independently to continue to build stamina, or to a partner to practise Fluency.
Readers’ Chair
Children can share a book and explain where they stopped to make sure they were paying attention to their fluency.
read with more fluency by paying attention to punctuation
increase our reading stamina
noticed the relevant punctuation and adapted/modified my voice tone or reading speed
read without getting distracted for an extended period of time.
Watch Video to tune-in.
Read fluently by asking, "What does the author want me to know?" - video
Mentor Text: Fox’s Cave
Teacher to model reading without punctuation. They can use the Mentor Text or choose one of the samples in the Fluency Pack.
Teacher then models how to regain fluency and understanding by stopping and asking questions.
Why should I stop for a breath here?
What does that punctuation mark mean?
What should I do when I get to that mark?
Students work with a partner to carry out the dice roll fluency task.
Then, students can read independently to continue to build stamina, or to a partner to practise Fluency.
Readers’ Chair
Children can share a book and explain where they stopped to make sure they were paying attention to their fluency.
choose good fit books to borrow
return books correctly
read quietly whilst waiting to return to class
Read a story with the class and discuss the text features.
Students explore the library and use their good fit book skills to find a quiet reading book.
Students will choose one book to borrow at the end of the session.
Teacher to scan books out for students to borrow and may like to choose a selection of books for the classroom in this time too.
Teacher to guide students through the processes for shelving books at the end of a session.