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title: "Reading fluently"
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# Reading fluently

Read aloud books matched to phonic ability accurately and with growing fluency; reread familiar texts to build confidence, speed, and expression

Subject: English · Area: Phonics & Word Reading · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/reading-fluently-mt_ZhvwM6LMBL

## Ready when they can

- Read a phonically appropriate text with 90%+ accuracy
- Reread familiar texts with improved pace and expression
- Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding

## Lesson: Reading like a storyteller

You can already sound out words. You know many words by sight. Now it is time to read smoothly, like talking.

**Example.** Ben reads his book the first time. He reads slow and stops a lot. He reads it again. Now it sounds like a story. He reads it to his dog.

*(drawing: The first time, Ben stops a lot. The next time, he barely stops. Rereading makes the story flow.)*

**Tip.** Read your favorite book again and again. Each time gets smoother and faster.

Use your voice when you read. Make it sound happy, sad, or excited. Match your voice to the story.

If a word sounds wrong, stop and try again. Getting most words right helps the story make sense.

Punctuation marks are little signs for your voice. A period says: stop and take a breath. A question mark says: let your voice go up, like you are asking. Do not race past the signs. Read like you talk.

**Recap.** Fluent reading is fast, smooth, and sounds like telling a story.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Blending Sounds to Read Words](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/blending-sounds-to-read-words-mt__KHQttMde3)
- [Reading High-Frequency Words by Sight](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/reading-high-frequency-words-by-sight-mt_YKkCM63fSC)

## Optional connections

- [Starting and ending sentences](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/starting-and-ending-sentences-mt_QEr24lqzvH)

## Opens up

- [Reading and vocabulary in a new language](https://lightmysky.com/learn/languages/reading-and-vocabulary-in-a-new-language-mt_chlXo6jI0U)
- [Sharing and Publishing Your Writing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/sharing-and-publishing-your-writing-mt_nYU6x2E2T8)
- [Reading with Expression and Accuracy](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/reading-with-expression-and-accuracy-mt_V-ldQp56bF)