Fluency
Monitor and clarify your fluency.
Goal:
Goal:
Have you ever read a page in a book but were unable to
answer questions about the page? This happens all the
time to readers. It is common to read a paragraph, page,
or even an entire chapter, only to realize you don't
understand what you just read.
It is important to stop, and monitor yourself when
reading.
- Stop and ask yourself some questions about what you just read.
- If you are not able to answer them, go back and reread.
- If needed, try slowing down your reading.
- Record yourself reading the text below.
- In the recording, include a question to ask yourself based on the text.
- Record your answer to the question.
“I am very fast,” said Franky. He got down very low
so that he could sneak up on the fish. He slid on his
tummy. He pulled himself to the edge of the pond with
his strong front legs. He crouched by the water for a
long time. He didn’t move. He didn’t make a sound. He
wanted the fish to forget about him. His big green
eyes saw the fish swim close to the side of the pond.
Suddenly, Franky’s paw shot out. He pounced. Into the
water he went, on top of the fish.
Now it's your turn! Practice reading the story aloud.
Using the audio recording software of your choice,
record yourself reading the passage on your own. Then,
submit it to your teacher for a grade.