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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. That is how you become a fluent reader.

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)
- [Starting and ending sentences](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/starting-and-ending-sentences-mt_QEr24lqzvH)
- [Reading High-Frequency Words by Sight](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/reading-high-frequency-words-by-sight-mt_YKkCM63fSC)

## 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)