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The fluent reader : oral & silent reading strategies for building fluency, word recognition & comprehension / Timothy V. Rasinski ; [foreword by D. Ray Reutzel].

Author/creator Rasinski, Timothy V.
Format Software, Book, and Print
Edition2nd ed., rev. & expanded.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Scholastic, ©2010.
Description224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subject(s)
Portion of title Oral and silent reading strategies for building fluency, word recognition and comprehension
Contents Overview of oral reading and reading fluency -- Read aloud -- Assisted reading -- Repeated reading -- Performance reading -- Creating synergy -- Oral reading within, and across, the school curriculum -- Assessing world recognition and fluency through oral reading.
Abstract "Professor Rasinski's book The Fluent Reader represents a highly desirable combination of theory and sound application. Teachers who incorporate his instructional recommendations in their teaching will find that they will be able to attain the Holy Grail of reading instruction: the development of fluent readers."--S. Jay Samuels, co-author of the fluency section of the Final Report of the National Reading Panel, Professor, The University of Minnesota.
Abstract "Every teacher and administrator who thinks fluency is just the score on the DIBELS should read this book. Fluency includes accuracy, rate, and expression. Reading with expression is reading with comprehension. This book shows you how to incorporate fluency instruction that enhances comprehension into your daily classroom routines."--Pat Cunningham, Professor, Wake Forest University.
Abstract "Please read the following with expression: Looking for the best book to guide your fluency instruction? Look no further than Rasinski's The Fluent Reader. This second edition is rich with a complete compendium of activities, guide sheets, and a DVD with models for both you and your students!"--Donald Bear, Director and Professor, E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning and Literacy, University of Nevada, Reno.
Abstract The first edition of The Fluent Reader was groundbreaking, quickly moving fluency onto the center stage of reading instruction. In this fully revised and updated second edition, Tim Rasinski presents the latest fluency research and shares effective fluency practices that are easy to integrate into a balanced reading programs. --Book Jacket.
Local noteJoyner- Foundations of Reading Test Prep
General noteDVD-ROM contains video clips, ready-to-print pages, and podcasts.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 201-210) and index.
Technical detailsMust have a computer to download the ready-to-print pages and podcasts. Must download and install DVD@ccess software to view ready-to-print pages and listen to podcasts.
Genre/formVideo recordings.
LCCN 2011453256
ISBN9780545108362 (pbk.)
ISBN0545108365 (pbk.)
UPC 078073108367
Publisher numberSC-510836 Scholastic

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