Tim Rasinski's groundbreaking book has been updated to include coverage of the latest research on fluency, teaching strategies based on that research, new classroom vignettes, and suggestions for using a variety of texts to teach fluency such as poetry, speeches, and monologues and dialogues. You'll also find background information, assessment tools, step-by-step lessons, and teaching tips-plus video clips showing the strategies in action. If you want to ensure that you teach reading fluency, you need to read the work of Tim Rasinski. In a career dedicated to researching and teaching fluency he has developed a wealth of expertise that all teachers need to build into their practice. As with all of Rasinski'swork, this book is written with warmth and passion and feels like a conversation with a wise colleague. Rachel Clarke, Independent Reading Consultant.
The Fluent Reader, 2nd Edition