A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Targeted Instruction for Struggling Readers

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Example of a Fluency Lesson
- Teacher models fluent reading from passage students will not read
- Student or teacher selects a passage at students independent or instructional level
- Student reads for one minute; teacher times and teacher records words the student does not know
- Student graphs words read correctly on first read
- Teacher works with student on missed words
- Student practices reading with an audio tape of good reading of passage
- Teacher has student read one minute; student graphs number of correct words
- Repeat for 1 2 more readings and graphing
Honig, Diamond, & Gutlohn, pp.11.22-11.23