If a child can read out-loud and follow all of the reading rules are they fluent? If a child doesn't understand what they are reading, are they actually reading?
Monday, February 13, 2012
Fluent Reading
The thing that stood out to me in these readings was the importance of fluency. The readings discussed how learning fluency is a constant ongoing process. If a child can read the words and read them very fast that doesn't necessarily mean that they understand the words. I feel that Understand what you are reading and writing is a crucial part of language acquisition.
If a child can read out-loud and follow all of the reading rules are they fluent? If a child doesn't understand what they are reading, are they actually reading?
If a child can read out-loud and follow all of the reading rules are they fluent? If a child doesn't understand what they are reading, are they actually reading?
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I also agree that understanding what you are reading and writing is a crucial part of language acquisition. I don't agree that reading faster is the way to go. I think teachers should focus more on comprehension rather than speed and accuracy.
ReplyDeleteI have administered many one-minute fluency tests. The child reads as many words as possible in 60 seconds, and I write down how many words they pronounced correctly over how many words they attempt. (29/40 words) So, a student could get 90-100% words correct, but not have a clue as to what they've read. I believe a reader can be very fluent without comprehending the material.
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