Practice & Assessment
FLUENCY
Practice oral reading fluency with biographical passages. Read aloud, build comprehension, and track your progress.
What is Reading Fluency?
Reading fluency is the ability to read text accurately, smoothly, and with expression. These biographical passages help you practice reading aloud while building comprehension of important historical figures.
Rate
Read at an appropriate pace—not too fast, not too slow
Accuracy
Pronounce words correctly with minimal errors
Expression
Use appropriate tone and emotion while reading
Understanding
Understand and remember what you've read
Practice Passages
Choose a biographical passage to practice your oral reading fluency. Each passage tells the story of a significant historical figure.
How to Practice Effectively
Preview First
Look over the passage before reading aloud. Identify unfamiliar words and practice pronouncing them.
Read with Purpose
Focus on understanding the story. Think about the historical figure and what makes their journey significant.
Practice Repeatedly
Read the same passage multiple times. Each reading should become smoother and more expressive.
Self-Reflect
After reading, ask yourself: Did I understand the main ideas? Could I retell this story to someone else?