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First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney

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Chapters
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Defining Fluency in Early Grades
9:03
Building Fluency Through Shared Reading
15:43
Partner Reading Strategies
22:22
Using Songs and Poems for Prosody
28:17
Small Group Fluency Approach
34:48
Modeling and Tools for Expression
38:48
Tips for Teachers and Closing Thoughts
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers
First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney
May 16, 2025

Episode 226

In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significance of modeling fluent reading and incorporating songs and poems to enhance prosody. This conversation provides valuable insights for educators on how to effectively teach fluency to young learners.

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