Fluency
How can I become a more fluent reader?
Goal:
Goal:
Let's work on our fluency today
and practice our rate, expression, and intonation.
Our rate is the speed at which we read, expression is reading with feeling, and intonation is the raising and lowering of our voice as
we read.
Listen to the passage below being read aloud. Listen for the reader's rate, expression, and intonation.
Listen more than once if you need to. Then, read along with the recording. Can you match the rate,
expression, and intonation? It's okay if you need to try a few times. Practice makes perfect!
We walked to the edge of the canyon. That's when I
really saw the Grand Canyon for the first time. I took a long survey of it, and I immediately
understood how it could mystify someone. It's amazing to think that flowing water cut through rock
and formed such a beautiful sight. I could see the river below. It was a long way down. I was
already hot, and I was nervous. Would I be able to make the trip down and back? I was the youngest,
after all. While the scenery was gorgeous, I found myself wishing for a plunge in the ocean! I told
myself that at the end of today's hike, I could reward myself with a dip in the Colorado River,
instead.
Now, it's your turn! Practice reading the
passage aloud. Pay close attention to your rate, expression, and intonation.
When you are ready, record yourself reading the passage on your
own using the audio recording software of your choice.
How would you rate your fluency?
3 - Great! My rate, expression, and intonation were good.
2 - I did okay. I need to practice a little more.
1 - I need some help with my rate, expression, and intonation.
Rate your fluency, and explain your
rating.
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