Literacy First Process Developing Fluent Readers

1. 2. 3. Fluent readers are characterized by the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy and proper expression. (National Reading Panel, 2000) Fluent readers read orally as if conversing with someone. Fluency is the end result of the decoding and comprehension processes. 4. 5. Fluency results from making connections between the ideas expressed in the passage and the reader's background knowledge. These connections help the reader understand what is being read. Fluency can be developed or enhanced through explicit instruction.

Mechanics of Reading
Concept of Written Word Top to Bottom Left to Right Sweep Back Left

Deciphering / Automaticity
Phonological Awareness
Typically Mastered PreK PreK K K K K K K 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

Typically Mastered K K K K K

Phonics, Advanced Decoding and Spelling

Spoken Word Distinguish words in a sentence

Rhyme Recognize a rhyme Complete a rhyme Produce a rhyme Syllables Blend syllables Segment syllables Delete syllables

Eye looks at each letter in each word

Phonemes Recognize initial and final sounds of words Blend onsets and rimes Blend phonemes Segment phonemes Delete initial phonemes Delete final phonemes Phoneme Manip. Delete phonemes in blends Substitute phonemes

Phonics Letter Name Letters Sounds CVC Short Vowel Onset/Rime Short Vowel Long Vowel Silent E Endings Consonant Digraphs Beginning/Endings Consonant Blends Beginning/Endings Letter Sound Variations Vowel Digraphs Vowel Diphthongs R-Controlled Vowels Advanced Decoding 6 Syllable Types Morphemic Analysis Prefixes Suffixes Base Words Word Roots

Typically Mastered K K 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 K-1 K-2 1-4 3-8 5-12 1

Call Word
If student cannot call words, work primarily on the left side of the graphic organizer If student can call words, work primarily on the right side of the graphic organizer

Purpose for Reading

B D A

Vocabulary, Semantics, Syntax

B D A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Acquiring Meaning From Text

Comprehension Skills
B D A

Strategic Reading Tools

B D A

Metacognitive Processes
Prove your answer

B D A X X

All instructional decisions must be based on the formative assessment tools of P.A.S.T. Phonics Assessment and Qualitative Spelling Inventory Fluency is measured by The Fluency Assessment

Understand Vocabulary my purpose Synonyms for reading X X X Antonyms Visual Imagery Match Analogies authors Comparison Context Clues purpose to X X X mine Semantics Connotation Denotation Definition Idioms Figurative Language

Essential Retell Summarize Main Idea Predict Clarify Question

Spelling 5 Developmental Stages: Emergent Letter Name Alphabetic Within Word Syllables & Affixes Derivational Relations

Syntax Subject/Verb Agreement Singular/Plural Verb Tense Word Order Phrasing Intonation

Activate Prior X Knowledge X X Question-AnswerX X Relationship X X Graphic Organizers X X X Think Aloud X X X KWHL PLUS SQ3R Visual Reading Advanced Cause/Effect X X Guide Compare/Contrast X X Fix-up Strategies Time/Sequence X X Visualize List/Enumerate/ Collect X X Basic Signal Problem/Solution X X Words Who What Where Why When How Advanced Signal Words Cause/Effect Compare/Contrast Time/Sequence List/Enumerate/ Collect Problem/Solution

X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X

X X X Explain the X process used X to get your answer

X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

B = Before Reading D = During Reading A = After Reading Strategic Thinking Tools

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Oral Language Development - Vocabulary, Syntax and Semantics Monitored Independent Reading Practice

rev. 1/2005

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