Fluency is Key!
In any language, fluency is the key to successful reading. Fluency occurs when a reader is sufficiently successful at decoding words and meaning to be able to focus his attention on comprehending the text.

Making this leap from sounding out words to understanding a whole passage is not easy for young readers. Research shows that there are clear steps for moving readers down the path of fluency to comprehension. The first is to improve decoding through accurate phonics instruction. The second is to achieve automatic processing of words through practice so the readers can focus their full attention on the meaning of the passage. Finally, the readers will learn to read passages with the correct phrasing and emphasis, relying on punctuation to aid their interpretation of the text. This final step is achieved through repetitive practice in conjunction with correct oral examples of phrasing and emphasis.1



 


Bingo Books’ Classic Read Alongs walk young readers through each of these three phases of fluency, using classic texts that hold the interest of the reader while offering valuable teaching options to instructors.

  • Variable reading speeds
  • Clear, authentic pronunciation
  • Visual interaction to enhance word recognition

Through Brother’s Grimm favorites, like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, Bingo Books’ Classic Read Alongs interactive software relies on current research and scientifically proven methods to lead students to fluency and comprehension. It’s a fun way to gain active participation in the classroom while moving toward the ultimate goal of reading.
Sing Along with Bingo Books and ¡Canta! con Bingo Books provide further reinforcement of these fluency skills through the use of song and music. Recent research shows that reading instruction through music can be very effective. Music helps young readers learn to distinguish between phonemes and learn the rhythm associated with correct punctuation and usage.2



Of course, Sing Along with Bingo Books and ¡Canta! con Bingo Books are also entertaining, attention-focusing tools for instructing young readers. Children love to participate in interactive learning opportunities, and sing-alongs are a wonderful chance for young readers to learn with enthusiasm and fun!
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1 Slavin and Cheung. “How Do English Language Learners Learn to Read” Educational Leadership, Vol.61, No. 6, March 2004
2 Armstrong, Thomas. “Making the Words Roar” Educational Leadership, Vol.61, No. 6, March 2004
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