If you’ve been following Dr. Timothy Rasinski’s webinars and posts on this blog, then you know how passionate he is about reading fluency. In September, more than 2000 educators signed up to hear Dr. Rasinski speak about the importance of fluency instruction.
What fluency is really about, Rasinski explained, is automaticity in word recognition and reading with appropriate expression. There are many kids at the middle school level and higher—and even adults—Rasinski said, who come across as robotic readers and could benefit from greater fluency.
Dr. Rasinski entertained many questions along the way in his most recent webinar, such as:
- What are the building blocks of fluency?
- How much time should be spent on fluency instruction?
- How does word recognition instruction affect fluency?
- How effective is reader’s theater as a fluency activity?
- When should students be reading above their instructional level?
A recording of the complete webinar, including audience questions and answers, is now available. Anyone who works with beginning or struggling readers, or who wishes to improve their own reading fluency, can benefit from Rasinski’s insights.
In just a few short weeks, Dr. Rasinski will return to give a follow-up presentation continuing the fluency conversation. The next presentation will focus on methods for effective reading practice. Check our webinar registration page for details, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook for webinar announcements
Related reading:
Why Dr. Timothy Rasinski Thinks Reading Fluency Should Be “Hot!”
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