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!
When Andrés opened the next box, he frowned. He didn't recognize anything in the box. He reached in and dug through the hats and clothes. Then, Andrés pulled out a medal. "Oh my goodness," Mom gasped. "That belonged to my grandfather. He was awarded that medal while he was in the Army. I remember him showing me the medal and explaining how he had earned it." Mom looked through the box. At the bottom was her grandfather's Army uniform. A strange look came over Mom. She closed her eyes briefly, and then said, "Andrés, those things belonged to your great- grandfather."
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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