Question 78

Rereading with students using daily repeated readings to practice fluency with familiar passages

Daily repeated readings allow students to become more familiar with text, which can significantly improve their fluency and increase the number of correct words per minute. This practice helps reinforce word recognition and comprehension, ultimately aiding in the correction of spelling errors observed in their work.

A) Providing the students with word lists to practice word-identification fluency

While practicing with word lists can help students improve their individual word recognition skills, it does not provide the context or fluency practice that comes from reading familiar passages. Word lists alone may not effectively translate into increased fluency or correct words per minute during reading.

B) Referring the students for a full evaluation for Response to Intervention

Referring students for a full evaluation may be appropriate if there are significant learning concerns, but it is not an immediate or practical initial action for addressing the observed spelling issues. This option does not directly target the enhancement of fluency or correct words per minute in the short term.

C) Giving the students phrases to read to practice phrase-identification fluency

While reading phrases can enhance fluency, it lacks the depth of repeated readings with familiar passages. Familiarity with a full text is crucial for improving overall reading fluency and accuracy, which is not fully addressed by focusing solely on phrases.

D) Rereading with students using daily repeated readings to practice fluency with familiar passages

This approach is the most effective initial action, as repeated readings with familiar texts directly support fluency development, enhancing students’ ability to recognize and spell words correctly within context. Familiarity with the material helps solidify their understanding and improves their overall reading performance.

Conclusion

Rereading with daily repeated readings is the most effective strategy for improving students' fluency and increasing their correct words per minute, as it builds familiarity with the text. Other options, while beneficial in different contexts, do not provide the same depth of practice and immediate impact on fluency and spelling errors as repeated readings do. Thus, option D stands out as the most appropriate initial action to address the observed needs.