FLUENCY





What parents can do to help at home:

·       Support and encourage your child. Realize that he or she is likely frustrated by reading.
·       If your child can decode words well (or the text is easy), help him or her build speed and accuracy by:
o  Reading aloud and having your child match his voice to yours.
o  Having your child practice reading the same list of words, phrase, or short passages several times.
o  Reminding your child to pause between sentences and phrases.
·       Read aloud to your child to provide an example of how fluent reading sounds.

·       Give your child books with predictable vocabulary and clear rhythmic patterns so the child can "hear" the sound of fluent reading as he or she reads the book aloud.