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6.2.1 Extensive Reading: Reading fluency
English · Grade 11 · 6 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- recognise and read most words automatically, without needing to stop and decode them
- use the appropriate reading speed depending on the type of text and the reason for reading (for example., reading faster for a story, slower for a science article)
- read a text aloud clearly and naturally, using appropriate intonation and stress
- utilise punctuation and sentence structure such as pausing at commas, full stops, raising tone for question among others to guide how a text is read aloud
Key questions
“Why should one reflect on personal reading fluency?”
“How can one set goals for reading improvement (e.g., reading faster, using better expression)?”
Lessons
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Selecting texts for extensive reading
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSelect suitable texts for extensive reading.
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Developing reading fluency
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead fluently with appropriate pace and understanding.
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Building vocabulary through reading
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizLearn new vocabulary from extensive reading and use it.
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Responding personally to texts
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRespond to texts read extensively through discussion and journals.
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Reading different kinds of text
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAdapt reading strategies to different kinds of text.
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The benefits of reading widely
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAppreciate the value of extensive reading and answer the key inquiry.