Fluent reading...we all want our children to become fluent readers and as a teacher this is a major goal of mine for your child as well. We have a special time each day that we devote to the practice of fluent reading. Having good fluency means reading the words accurately, with expression, and using the right pace. Many fourth graders find it strange that I require them to read out loud every day, but it is this practice that helps them become fluent readers. Too many intermediate kids only read silently in their heads! Due to the large amount of SILENT reading, their oral fluency is becoming rusty. In order to develop fluent readers we follow a weekly routine.
Every week I choose a new poem for us to read and dissect together. Sometimes the poems are lighthearted and silly, and other times they are deep and serious. We attack these poems as both readers and writers. Mondays: We choral read the poem out loud together. We then begin to SNOT on the poem by discussing the meaning and looking for interesting words. Tuesdays: We echo read the poem together. This means I read one stanza at a time and then the class echos me after each stanza. We continue to SNOT on our poem looking for figurative language or discussing the poet's word choice. Wednesdays: We "whisper phone" the poem. Each student receives his/her own whisper phone to read the poem with and practice. The whisper phone allows the child to hear his/her reading. This allows them to hear mistakes and fix them. We continue to SNOT on the poem and discuss it on this day. Thursday: We read the poem together with a partner and discuss while taking more notes. Friday: Share out day! Volunteers come up to the front of the class to read part of the poem with their best reading! We design a creative cheer to use when each group finishes. It's a great way for kids to be brave and read in front of the class, while practicing all those fluency skills from the week! We then take an OPEN NOTE quiz over the poem. :) Fluency is so important! Fluent reading directly affects comprehension. We will practice this skill daily all year! I highly encourage you to listen to your child read throughout the week. :) Comments are closed.
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