Reading fluency provides a critical bridge between word recognition and comprehension. When our students learn to read accurately, smoothly, and with expression, they are able to shift their reading experience from decoding text word by word, to being able to read phrases. This important skill then allows them to read with greater accuracy and understand the meaning of a given text. A focus on fluency allows students to unlock ideas within the text and connect them to their accumulated knowledge, so they gain confidence and become better students.
