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Is Fluent, Expressive Reading Important for High School Readers?
This article examines the relationship between oral prosody (phrasing and expression) and silent reading comprehension for secondary readers. The study recommends teacher modeling and whole-class choral reading of passages from literature, social studies, and science content materials. Read More
Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research
Multiple FREE resources published by National Academies Press provide the latest synthesis of adult literacy and learning research. These resources include a full report, two practitioner-friendly booklets, three short short summary briefs of key findings, and an archived webcast. Read More
Fluency: Research and Teaching Strategies
Chapter 5 of "Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults" defines fluency, provides suggestions for assessment and instruction, and lists additional resources and references. Read More
Fluency Techniques for STAR/EBRI Volunteers
This handout for STAR/EBRI volunteers describes three fluency techniques considered most effective for adult readers. All interweave the steps of explicit instruction for guided oral readings of paragraphs, passages, articles, or books. Read More
Fluency Instruction for STAR/EBRI Volunteers
This handout describes what STAR/EBRI volunteers need to know about evidence-based and explicit fluency instruction. It also clarifies how they can improve – but not necessarily perfect – students’ oral reading fluency of paragraphs, passages, articles, or books. Read More
Fluency – Challenges & Possible Solutions
Common fluency instructional challenges and solutions developed by Minnesota STARs and Trainers. Read More
Diagnostic Reading Assessment – Challenges & Possible Solutions
Common diagnostic reading assessment challenges and solutions developed by Minnesota STARs and Trainers. Read More
Comprehension Instruction for STAR/EBRI Volunteers
This handout describes what STAR/EBRI volunteers need to know about evidence-based and explicit comprehension instruction. It focuses on teaching five strategies: 1) asking and answering questions, 2) finding topics, 3) identifying main idea sentences, 4) identifying key details or important steps, and 5) writing summaries. Read More
Comprehension – Challenges & Possible Solutions
Common comprehension strategy instructional challenges and solutions developed by Minnesota STARs and Trainers. Read More
CCRS Reading Foundational Skills – Fluency
Are you wondering if the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) address beginning literacy skills, including fluency? Check out these resources posted in the CCR Standards library under CCRS General Resources > English Learners & CCRS. Read More