Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly and easily enough
to focus active attention on meaning. Reading fluency is measured by the rate at
which reader can read aloud accurately and with proper expression. Developing fluency
is a key component of reading for comprehension. Research reveals that one of the
best ways to improve reading fluency is to have students read aloud to a teacher,
family member, or friend.
Does it mean that comprehension of the text will improve if readers are taught
to read as fast as they can? No. What is critical is that the reader attains the
ability to read quickly and easily enough to process the meaning of the text.
Does man's reading fluency depend on what they are reading? Yes. For beginning
and intermediate readers, fluency will be greatest for texts that are easy or have
been read and reread for practice. Fluency will decrease to the extent that the
text is difficult or challenging for the reader.
Speed reading tip
One of the biggest problems is that people try to read everything. Most textbooks
are not designed to be read cover to cover. It�s not cheating to read selective
sections from a textbook, in fact, lecturers recommend it. Be selective about what
you read.