Don't Speed. Read!: 12 Steps to Smart and Sensible Fluency Instruction - Softcover

Opitz, Michael F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439926505 ISBN 13: 9780439926508

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory an, 2007

Synopsis

Too often, reading fl uency has been equated with speed, with assessment taking the form of timed cold readings or even nonsense syllables. Enter reading expert Michael Opitz, with a fresh look at fl uency that dispels the myths and misinformation and replaces it with clear steps to help you explore and understand the role of fl uency in supporting students who read with appropriate speed, accuracy, expression and comprehension. Much of the confusion surrounding fl uency stems from conflicting claims about how to assess it. With Opitz's expert guidance, teachers will be assured that they're equipped to make reliable professional judgments about how fluently students read. And once those assessments are made, Opitz's step-by-step plan lays out an array of instructional options. Invitations to reflection at the end of each chapter are ideal for professional learning communities interested in fluency.

About this title

About the Author

MICHAEL OPITZ, a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, is currently Professor of Reading Education at the University of Northern Colorado. His published books include Reaching Readers: Flexible and Innovative Strategies for Teaching Guided Reading, Good-bye Round Robin, Flexible Grouping in Reading, and Listen Hear! 25 Effective Listening Comprehension Strategies. Michael also works as a K 5 literacy consultant in schools across the country and abroad.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory an
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439926505
• ISBN 13: 9780439926508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128