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Mraz, Maryann; Nichols, William; Caldwell, Safronia; Beisley, Rene; Sargent, Stephan; Rupley, William – Reading Horizons, 2013
In order for students to learn how to construct meaning from text, teachers must apply instructional strategies that will help readers transition from simple decoding of words to fluent word identification. This article will provide an overview of the literature related to the role of fluency in reading; explain research-based recommendations for…
Descriptors: Oral Reading, Reading Fluency, Theater Arts, Reading Instruction
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Leidholdt, Lorraine Mary – Reading Horizons, 1989
Encourages teachers to use imitative reading, choral reading, and repeated readings in the classroom to improve intonation, speaking skills, word recognition, reading rate, and comprehension, while boosting self-confidence. (RAE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Skills, Oral Reading, Reading Achievement
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Cushenberry, Donald C. – Reading Horizons, 1978
Describes procedures for constructing and administering informal reading measures on the secondary level and discusses the proper analysis of the test results. (MAI)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Functional Reading, Informal Assessment, Informal Reading Inventories