Reading Fluency?

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There are helpful measuring tools as well as information on appropriate reading speed for Reading Fluency located at http://dibels.uoregon.edu/ --these tools are very helpful for assessing whether your child is reading at a functional speed. Repeated Oral Reading is the primary way that reading fluency is improved. Benchmarks go up to sixth grade in the free download area, although the menu only shows lower grades. The measurement tools are at: https://dibels.uoregon.edu/measures/download.php

You are wise to be concerned about slow reading speed as slower reading speed often affects comprehension. While a child may have decent comprehension, the slower they read, the more likely they are to be working at decoding and not remembering critical information. Of course, the more complex the reading material, the more likely comprehension issues will rear their ugly heads. ;-)

Additionally, it may be that your child can learn to Speed Read more readily than other children. Believe it or not, we found this to be quite true and have used the Speed Reading for Kids program. It is inexpensive and worth a try!

Best Wishes
Sandy

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