Don't Speed. Read!: 12 Steps to Smart and Sensible Fluency Instruction

Reading expert Michael F. Opitz takes a fresh look at fluency. He replaces myths and misinformation—including the idea that speed in reading is the ultimate goal—with clear facts to help you understand how all the key aspects of fluency support students as they learn to read and comprehend. After outlining his definition of fluency, Opitz provides the following 12 steps to help students learn to read with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. For use with Grades K-5.