Building Fluency through the Repeated Reading Method

Building Fluency through the Repeated Reading Method

1. RR is a method where the S reads/rereads a text in oder to reach a predetermined level of speed, accuracy,comprehension

   • Speed- read faster, accuracy-read words correctly, comprehension- better understanding

2. 3 techniques for using RR in the L2 context

   • 1. Oral Repeated Reading
     • Helps S associated printed L with spoken L. Improves there reading rate and rhythm. Build confidient & strengthen learners perceptions of themselves
     • S read/reared short passages of text aloud (4 times)
     • ORR classroom suggestions: 1- Begin with a compelling poems or story. 2- Break the text into chunks. 3-Model the reading of chunks. 4-practice reading the text to build proficiency
   • 2.Paired Repeated Reading
     • Self and peer-assessment. S should work in pairs
     • PRR suggestions: 1- Free yourself/ 3-step technique
       • 1- Teach the role of the reader
       • 2- Teach the role of the listener
       • 3-Combine reading, listening & assessment
   • 3. Readers Theather
     • Reading aloud of a written text to communicate a story. The goal is to increase reading self-confidence, improving comprehension and fluency
     • Readers Theather classroom suggestions: All the worlds a stage
       • Session !: Model fluent and expressive reading by reading aloud from the script or the story on which your script is based
       • Session 2:: Divided S into groups and hand out scripts
       • Session 3- The same as s2, but S have to divide up the parts, prepare for their performance
       • Session 4- S read and rehearse their parts together with group members
       • Session 5- Each group performs the reading for the class or in front of an audience