ERIC Number: EJ1053600
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Oct
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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Considering the Context and Texts for Fluency: Performance, Readers Theater, and Poetry
Young, Chase; Nageldinger, James
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v7 n1 p47-56 Oct 2014
This article describes the importance of teaching reading fluency and all of its components, including automaticity and prosody. The authors explain how teachers can create a context for reading fluency instruction by engaging students in reading performance activities. To support the instructional contexts, the authors suggest particular text-types that are well-suited for reading fluency activities.
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Fluency, Teaching Methods, Theater Arts, Performance, Oral Reading, Poetry, Reading Aloud to Others, Speeches, Literary Devices, Interdisciplinary Approach
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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