Fluency
Description
Developed by renowned reading specialist Dr. Louisa Moats in collaboration with Sopris West Educational Services, this two-day seminar is designed specifically to support teachers as they implement the scientifically research based instruction in Houghton Mifflin Reading, which aligns with the Reading First Initiative and No Child Left Behind legislation. The format of instruction in LETRS allows for deep learning and reflection beyond the brief “once over” treatment this topic is typically given. This intense seminar moves beyond in-service and is more like a college course. It is designed to teach educators about the language structures being taught, how students learn best, and how to overcome the challenges to the process of learning to read.
Objectives
This two-day training focuses on the importance of building fluency to achieve reading success. Using materials from Houghton Mifflin Reading, you will
- Develop an understanding of automaticity and reading fluency
- Learn why fluency is necessary for good comprehension
- Name several common causes and the consequences of dysfluency
- Understand why fluency-based measurement is important
- Identify who can benefit from fluency-building instruction
- Calculate, record, and chart fluency results
- Practice several strategies for building fluency
- Explore how fluency is developed in Houghton Mifflin Reading.