Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. Reading fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. Fluency is also very important for motivation! 

In this flex tutoring session, there will be a short video (8-15 minutes). I will read a passage to the students slowly and without expression. Next, I will read the passage with fluency and expression. I will read it 2 more times with fluency and expression. Last, I will model how to find the answers to comprehension questions in the passage by highlighting the correct answer in the passage. You can pause the video while the student writes the answers, or have them write the answers at the end of the video.

By the end of first grade, students should be able to read 75-100 words per minute and by the end of second grade they should be able to read 90-120 words per minute. After each session, students will time themselves for 1 minute. Numbers are on the side of the passage to assist with this. Students will do this 3 times. Students will record their words per minute (WPM) and errors on the classroom page. 

This is a flex class, and there will be several "themed" reading passages. After each class, students will illustrate the passage and share the illustration on the classroom page. 

Week 1: Friendship Day - "I have, who has?" game. I have a book about being a good friend. Who has a friendship book? Do you have a picture of your friend that you can share with us?
Week 2: All About Theme Parks - Share a picture of a time you visited an amusement park. Share it with us in a short video or picture.
Week 3: Safety on the Monkey Bars - Scavenger hunt: take a picture of yourself having FUN on monkey bars. What are you doing?
Week 4: My New Teacher - Share a drawing of your favorite teacher. Why was this teacher your favorite? Tell us all about it!

New lessons will be uploaded on Wednesday of each week. I will expect all participants to be active in our discussions on the "classroom" page. I will facilitate and extend conversations and provide regular, consistent posts in the classroom. I will send feedback on comprehension questions, illustrations, and word fluency count.