KIM Chart Journal Club

Name: Kelsey Hodge

Reading: Fluency Idol
Author: Kristine Calo
Date: 4/28/2015
Complete the following chart, based upon the five most salient Key Concepts in the reading for you.
Key Concept
Information
List the key concepts discussed in the article, one
What information will help you remember this concept?
concept per for.

What is Fluency?

Fluency as a foundational Skil

Fluency Instruction

Fluency Idol

Fluency, one
of these core components, has multiple definitions,
which include the ability to read at an appropriate
pace, with accuracy and automaticity, and with
proper prosody or expression
Fluency develops
over time when given opportunities to practice reading
aloud.

Most effective when when instruction on accuracy,

automaticity and prosodic readingoccur in
unisonin an integrated and synergistic manner. A good approach is when
teachers take an integrated approach
by including modeling of fluent reading,
assisted reading in which the child reads
along with a fluent model to allow the
child to hear and see the words being
read, and practiced readings .
It combines repeated
readings, practice, supportive feedback,
and oral performance

The Value of Fluency Idol

Not only does Fluency Idol get
children working hard on their oral
reading and encouraging one anothers
performances, but it also builds
in opportunities for repeated practice
as well as supportive feedback from

Memory clue
Draw a visual that will help you
remember this key concept.
(NOT REQUIRED)

peers, teachers, and family members.