Kayla experienced difficulties during a fluency assessment task in the classroom. To learn about what fluency is see this information from the National Center on Improving Literacy: https://www.improvingliteracy.org/resource/learning-to-read-the-simple-view-of-reading
If your child is like Kayla and sometimes has difficulty reading stories out loud, here is some information about how you can help build fluency and help your child read:
- https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/16290/urlt/K2BFH.pdf
- https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/milestones-topics/milestones-read-fluently/
What does fluent reading look like? Check out these videos from Great Schools! https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/milestones-topics/milestones-read-fluently/
Poor oral fluency can be a symptom of dyslexia. For information about what dyslexia is and what you can do, see this information: https://www.improvingliteracy.org/resource/defining-dyslexia
For more information about your state’s policies related to dyslexia, visit: https://www.stateofdyslexia.org/