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Brady, Evangeline Christina; Kritsonis, William Allan – Online Submission, 2008
Fluency in reading refers to the speed and ease with which we read, according to the Government Partnership for Reading Publications. You might ask, "Why should fluency be taught?" According to "Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction," National Fluency Government Partnership for Reading from 2007 "Students who are…
Descriptors: Reading Fluency, Independent Reading, Eye Movements, Reading Instruction
Jacobs, George M.; Gallo, Patrick B. – Online Submission, 2002
Extensive reading (ER) programs involve students in silently reading large quantities of materials. These materials are usually at a level that permits students to gain at least a fair understanding of what they are reading without outside help. Such programs' benefits for first- and second-language (L1 and L2) learners are well documented (Coady,…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Reading Materials, Sustained Silent Reading, Reading Programs