What You Need to Know

Key Concept Diagram

Fluent readers read at a suitable pace — not too fast or too slow

Accuracy means reading words correctly; self-correction shows good fluency skills

Prosody means using the right expression, rhythm, and phrasing when reading aloud

Fluency improves with regular practice such as re-reading familiar texts and readers' theatre

Key Vocabulary

Fluency

The ability to read accurately, at a good pace, and with appropriate expression

Prosody

The use of expression, rhythm, stress, and intonation when reading aloud

Accuracy

Reading words correctly without substitutions, omissions, or errors

Self-correction

When a reader notices and fixes a mistake while reading, showing active monitoring of meaning

Knowledge Check

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a fluent reader?

Reads very fast with no pauses Reads every word very slowly and carefully Reads smoothly, accurately, and with expression Only reads silently, never aloud

Question 2

What does "prosody" refer to in reading?

The number of words read per minute Reading silently Understanding the meaning of individual words Expression, rhythm, and intonation when reading aloud

Question 3

A student reads a sentence, notices it does not make sense, and goes back to re-read it correctly. This is called:

Self-correction Skimming Decoding Prosody

Reading Fluency