Reading Fluency Strategies

Subject: ELA  ·  Grade level: 3rd

Build smooth, expressive reading using pacing, phrasing, and punctuation cues.

In this lesson

• What does fluent reading sound like?
• Punctuation tells your voice what to do
• Strategies that build fluency

Key terms

Fluency

Reading smoothly, with the right speed and feeling.

Phrasing

Grouping words together that go together, like in a sentence.

Expression

Using your voice to show emotion or meaning.

Accuracy

Reading the words correctly without leaving any out or changing them.

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