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Fluency can distinguish a good reader from a poor one and a lack of reading fluency is often an indicator of comprehension issues. "A fluent reader decodes text automatically, and therefore can devote his/her attention to comprehending what is read." (LaBerge and Samuels, 1974)
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Automaticity
quick and effortless reading of words in or out of context
Metacognition
being aware of one's thinking and in control of one's learning
Metacognitive Control
a self-regulation, or decision making, while reading
Reading Fluency
the accurate reading of connected text at a conversational rate with appropriate prosody
Rate
how quickly and accurately a reader reads connected text
Prosody
the tonal and rhythmic aspects of spoken language
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Fluency At-a-Glance:
Fluency At-a-Glance:
Fluency is comprised of 3 key elements: "accurate reading of connected text at a conversational rate with appropriate prosody or expression" (Hudson, Lane, and Pullen, 2005)
"Teachers can think of reading fluency as a bridge between the two major components of reading - decoding and comprehension." (Teaching Reading Sourcebook, 3rd ed., p. 321)
Fluency is focused on helping to ensure word reading becomes automatic in order for readers to have the cognitive resources to understand what they are reading.
Approach to Fluency:
Approach to Fluency:
Reading Fluency encompasses several variables:
Proportion of words recognized instantaneously
speed and accuracy of decoding
metacognition and purpose for reading
motivation and engagement for reading
vocabulary
Two aspects of vocabulary affect reading fluency:
size and accessibility
A large 'size' vocabulary is helpful when faced with decoding unfamiliar words
fluency is dependent on how quickly the reader can 'access' known meanings of words
Proportion of Words Recognized Instantaneously is the MOST important variable when looking at differences in reading fluency
(Teaching Reading Sourcebook, 3rd ed., pp. 321-325)
In this 2 minute video Theo the Lion, from PBS' Between the Lions, defines reading fluency and its importance.
In this 3 minute video Dr. Timothy Shanahan will cover the role of fluency in the Common Core.
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