I may be speaking out of ignorance, here. But, maybe I need a specific definition of "fluency." In the measured definitions of DRA, HM, or any other testing, I see it as speed. When you time something, speed is a factor. However, as I think about it, to be fluent in speaking a foreign language, say, fluency refers to the ability to make oneself understood in intonation and smooth flow. IF that's the definition, then yes, fluency is crucial. I can hear whether a child understands. In fact I always write in my notes, "reads for understanding" if I hear it. If a child reads painfully slow and monotone, I know we've got a problem. If a child reads so fast I can't understand the words, we also have a problem.
Smiles, Kim ------- Kimberlee Hannan Department Chair Sequoia Middle School Fresno, California 93702 Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change, kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, have no regrets.. Life's too short to be anything but happy. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
