Reading Fluency Strategies for Students
R eading Fluency Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities Reading fluency—the capacity to read correctly, rapidly, and with appropriate expression—constitutes a major challenge for students with learning disabilities. Specialized strategies can significantly enhance fluency results when practiced consistently and systematically. Repeated Reading Techniques Repeated reading is the foundation of fluency remediation for LD students. The technique requires students to read a passage over and over until they meet predetermined accuracy and speed criteria. For students with LD, this strategy decreases cognitive load by enabling them to attend to speed and expression once word recognition is mastered. Teachers can choose passages at the student's instructional level and model first, followed by independent practice. Empirical research indicates that 3-4 repetitions should be used to achieve maximum gains in both speed and comprehension. Paired and Echo Reading Pair readi...