Sue and Lori, Thank you for responding to my message regarding fluency. I am trying to keep this child from feeling discouraged about himself in regards to reading. I can't get a DRA level on him without humiliating him so I guess I am out of compliance. It was just a personal conviction that let me allow him continue with the comprehension portion of the DRA 2 testing even though he had resoundingly failed the fluency portion. I am trying to protect his love of reading, but in the real world of high stakes testing I wonder how long he will be able to be protected. He is now participating in a Read Naturally group outside of my classroom and a computer program that allows children to record and listen to themselves reading a text (RAZ Kids). Those of us who work with him, don't understand how or why our efforts aren't bringing about better results. I don't want to leave any stone unturned but, by the same token, my goal is to have him remain a reader. I greatly appreciate your input.
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