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Reading fluency means reading out loud smoothly. It is not just about reading fast. It is about reading at a nice, steady pace.
When we read, we must pay attention to punctuation. A period means we take a full stop. A comma means we take a quick breath.
Fluency also means reading with expression. We change our voice to show feelings. We sound excited when there is an exclamation mark!
✏️ Worked example
Let us practice reading this sentence with good fluency: "The little dog ran, but the cat sat still!"
- First, look at the whole sentence. Spot the comma after the word 'ran'. Spot the exclamation mark at the end.
- Next, read the first part: 'The little dog ran'. Keep your voice smooth.
- Then, pause for one quick second at the comma. Take a tiny breath.
- Now, read the next part: 'but the cat sat still!'.
- Finally, make your voice sound excited at the end because of the exclamation mark.
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