According to the National Reading Panel (2000), fluency is the ability to read text with speed, accuracy and proper expression. Fluent readers recognize words automatically, read aloud effortlessly and with expression, do not have to concentrate on decoding, and can focus on comprehension.
Reading Fluency Information
- This website has numerous resources to help improve young children's abilty to read text fluently.
Reading Rockets Fluency
- This website is packed full of information and activities to teach students to become better fluent readers.