How to Read Fluently
Smooth reading sounds like talking. A 1-minute read shows how you are growing.
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How to do it
- Read the steps for a 1-minute timed read together.
- Talk about what smooth reading sounds like.
- Keep the chart nearby during each timed read.
Teaching tip
Set a goal a little above the last score. Growth matters more than any one number. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RF.1.4.
About this chart
How to do a 1-minute timed read and score it, plus four tips for smooth reading: right words, just right speed, phrases and punctuation.
What kids practice
Fluency is reading smoothly, at a good pace and with expression, like talking. Fluent readers have more brain power left over to understand what they read. Rereading the same short passage is one of the best ways to build fluency.
Watch for
- Racing through and skipping words. Accuracy comes first.
- Reading word by word like a robot. Practice scooping phrases.
- Ignoring punctuation. Pause at periods and use an asking voice for question marks.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full fluency passages guide for 1st grade.
