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Reader's Theater

Listen to a Reader’s Theater performance of The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken.

Developing Fluency

An after-school program called RAVE-O helps to teach reading fluency in Malden, Massachusetts.

Reading Fluency with Chloe, Second Grader

In this online lesson, reading expert Linda Farrell helps second grader Chloe master the three key elements of reading fluency.

Introduction: Fluent Reading

This program highlights successful strategies for helping children become fluent readers and shows how early testing and intervention can help struggling readers.

Reading SOS: How can I help my child read more smoothly?

Reading with appropriate expression is a skill that develops over time as your child grows in confidence with their reading.

Reading SOS: Should I be concerned if my child reads slowly?

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains that what’s most important is if your child understands what she’s reading.

Mastering ‘Silent e’ and Becoming More Fluent with Michael, Third Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell helps Michael master the ‘silent e’ pattern to help him become a more accurate and ultimately more fluent reader.

Mastering Short Vowels and Reading Whole Words with Calista, First Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell works with Calista, an early stage reader, on short vowel sounds, blending and manipulating sounds, reading whole words, and fluency.

Starring Details: Helping Writers Revise by Adding Details

Discussing different strategies to revise written work and modeling how to add detail to the middle of a piece of writing helps students develop writing fluency to ease the process of composition.