Developing fluency

Read smoothly and with expression; group words into chunks of meaning.

FluencyWhat does it sound like? How do you do it?

Keys to FluencySpeed

Grouping

Pitch

Correctness

Volume

Tips for success • Figure out the hard words before starting.• Read a couple of words ahead with one

eye.• Remember: the big idea is to make sense!

Read at a normal conversational speed.

Group words together into chunks of info.

Move your voice up and down naturally.

Know the pronunciations and meanings of words before beginning.

Read so you can be heard.