For this assignment, it is helpful to complete all the readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the knowledge base, language and vocabulary you need to use, and other useful pieces of information to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, all available information, examples, and any other mechanism that supports your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references which are all provided to you inside this module. Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.
Please answer questions A-D listed below. Develop a 1 to 2 page, single-spaced essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions.
It is important students focus on developing their communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this assignment is best. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:
Only use the resources available in this module and your course text to help you develop your answers.
Reference items in your write-up (APA style)
Short Video: Tim Shanahan, PhD & Elfrieda Hiebert, PhD Defining Fluency (Links to an external site.)
Short Video: Elfrieda Hiebert, PhD What is Important to Consider When Assessing Fluency?
CORE, Chapter 9, Fluency Assessment
CORE, Chapter 10, Fluency Instruction
Reading Rockets: Fluency-Instructional Guidelines & Student ActivitiesLinks to an external site.
Reading Rockets: Developing Fluent ReadersLinks to an external site.
Fluency StrategiesLinks to an external site.
Fluency: Diversity – Diverse Learners in LiteracyLinks to an external site.
Chapter 9 PowerPoint (PPT)
Chapter 10 PowerPoint (PPT)
Questions
What is Fluency? (define what fluency is and it’s parts; use your CORE book and resources in this module to write up a detailed definition)
How are phonics and fluency related? (use the resources in this module and your CORE book to respond; try to include an example of how they are related)
Does fluency impact comprehension? Why or why not? Please Explain. (refer to what you learned in all the videos and other resources and CORE in this module)
Submit:
1 – 1.5 page essay on reading fluency
Follow APA format for citing references and List of References.
Format of Essay:
Times New Roman
Single Space
Size 12 font
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/fluency-instructional-guidelines-and-student-activities
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-fluent-readers
http://powerupwhatworks.org/strategy-guide/fluency
https://diverselearnersinliteracy.weebly.com/fluency-diversity.html
https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/199707/files/31257974/preview
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