The Causes and Consequences of Differences in Reading Fluency.

Nathan, Ruth G.; Stanovich, Keith E.

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ERIC Number: EJ435084

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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The Causes and Consequences of Differences in Reading Fluency.

Nathan, Ruth G.; Stanovich, Keith E.

Theory into Practice, v30 n3 p176-84 Sum 1991

Outlines how contemporary reading theorists conceptualize reading fluency, discussing why it is a good indicator of reading process efficiency. Suggests ways to foster development of reading fluency. Children must acquire the automatic word and phrase processing that enables fluent reading and lets them allocate cognitive capacity to comprehension. (SM)

Descriptors: Early Reading, Elementary Education, Knowledge Level, Literacy, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Reading Processes, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Word Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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