Question 1

How can the use of a running record or informal reading inventory help a teacher analyze a reader's fluency?

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Question 2

You conduct a running record with Charlie, a fourth-grade student, and discover that he is reading at an extremely rapid pace and lacks prosody. You decide to conduct a one-on-one mini-lesson with Charlie and three other students. What will you tell them about reading speed? Also, list and describe two activities that you will conduct with the group to promote enhanced use of prosody.

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Question 3

How does self-assessment of fluency serve as an instructional tool?

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Question 4

Mr. Patel is seeking ways to improve his fifth-graders' fluency while also incorporating self-assessments. You recently attended a conference and learned about having students self-assess their own fluency. Tell him the rationale for the use of self-assessment of fluency, and then explain how he can incorporate self-assessment during centers.

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Question 5

Mrs. Weinberg, a new teacher in your school, asks you how you assess your students' fluency. List and discuss at least three assessments that you use with students that address fluency. Be sure to explain the assessment, how to administer it, and the component(s)of fluency it assesses.

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Question 6

How can joke books be of benefit to children's use of prosody?

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Question 7

In Ms. Clark's second-grade class, students are timed monthly on reading rate. When asked why she does this, Ms. Clark says studies have shown high correlations between rate and comprehension; thus, the most important skill to teach young readers is how to read rapidly. What would you tell Ms. Clark?

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Question 8

You notice that several students in your third-grade class lack fluency. State and briefly define the three components of fluency. Then, describe one activity that would help students improve each area of fluency. (Three total strategies/activities)

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Question 9

The _________   is the range between a child's actual skill level and potential level--a period when assistance should be provided.

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Question 10

Why is it important to consider motivational factors when planning fluency lessons?

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Quiz 7: Fluency