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Defined: The ability to read text accurately, quickly, and smoothly and to convey the meaning of the text effectively

• Teacher modeling the reading of a story or passage with expression and intonation

• Repeated reading or practice with passages that a student can read with accuracy in the following ways:

  • Choral reading

  • Echo reading 

  • Partner reading

  • Readers Theater

• Read to your child with expression and intonation.

• Invite your child to repeat or echo your expression and intonation.

• Have your child read a short story/passage or a list of words more than once.

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