Reading Fluency
By Camille L. Z. Blachowicz, Ph.D.
Reading Levels 1-10, Interest Levels 6-12
Unleash the power of paired oral reading—the easiest way to
increase fluency
- Teach students to read smoothly, accurately, and expressively
- Increase accountability and ownership for learning
- Improve vocabulary and comprehension through repeated readings
Reading Fluency is the first
published series aimed at increasing adolescent oral reading
fluency by capturing the power of paired oral reading. Students
work in pairs and, at comfortable reading levels, practice
reading narrative fiction and nonfiction passages aloud from
the nonconsumable Reader. The
partner uses the consumable Reader’s
Record, marking errors and scoring
the oral reading. This process increases accountability and
ownership for learning, builds confidence, and promotes collaboration
between students. Students
are able to support one another on the way to reading success,
which builds a sense of community in the classroom.
Audio CDs in MP3 format accompany the series and model fluent
oral reading for all selections. Teacher Notes include
research background, implementation techniques, and direction
on placement and assessment.
Three simple components help students quickly increase fluency.
- Seventy-two high-interest, 200-word passages
per level encourage fluent oral reading
- Ten readability levels
match students’ independent reading levels
- Extensive teacher
notes with research background and classroom-tested ideas
help teachers easily implement the program
