Oral Reading Fluency

To become a fluent reader, a student must:

• define function words clearly

• spell high frequency words correctly

• articulate multi-syllabic words

• automatically recognize most words

The ability to orally read sentences expressively, with appropriate phrasing and intonation, is known as:

• prosody

• automaticity

• decoding

• choral reading

Of the following, the best way to improve student's reading speed is to use:

• phonics drills

• repeated readings

• repetends

• word walls

Reading fluency involves the three components known as:

• speed, reading accuracy, and comprehension

• speed, automaticity, and prosody

• automaticity, stamina, and comprehension

• articulation, prosody, and automaticity

Of the following, the best way to help students who are English Learners become more fluent readers and writers is to:

• immerse them in oral language activities

• provide activities that will build fine motor skills for handwriting

• provide short sentences for copying activities

• translate all instructional materials

In the context of oral communication, what is the ultimate goal in speaking?

• • Vocabulary mastery

• • Fluency

• • Controlled exercises and drills

• • Accurate pronunciation

To improve oral reading fluency, a student should focus on:

• A) Memorizing texts

• B) Understanding punctuation

• C) Reading with expression

• D) Increasing vocabulary

Which of the following is a key component of reading fluency?

• A) Vocabulary knowledge

• B) Reading speed

• C) Grammar accuracy

• D) Writing skills

What is the primary goal of oral reading fluency?

• A) To read quickly

• B) To read with comprehension

• C) To read with expression

• D) To read silently

Which technique is most effective for improving oral reading fluency?

• A) Silent reading

• B) Choral reading

• C) Listening to audiobooks

• D) Writing summaries