Seems like you have done all of the best practices for fluency. the only other thing you may want to try is to record (I use digital) his reading. This has helped many of my readers. When they hear it played back they seem to be able to pick up there errors and it has been motivating. ________________________________________ From: mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet....@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet....@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of norma baker [hutch1...@juno.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:36 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] fluency question
Morning, I have a student who has a high average IQ. He tests at "Z" in the a-z assessment, but his fluency (DIBELS) is at 77. In January the fourth grade goal was 105, so he is significantly below that expectation. He has received fluency support with Quick Reads (similar to REad Naturally or Great Leaps), readers' theater and poetry for repeated readings. I personally feel that he tries too hard and so whenever is timed (dare I say that word), he chokes. His fluency is obviously not impacting his ability to comprehend or to access the curriculum in class. He currently has 5 x 25 on his grid for fluency support and we suspect that his mom (lovely person, strong advocate) is going to push for 1-1 support. What else would anyone recommend trying with this student to improve his fluency? Thanks! norma PS I'm not looking for a philosophical discussion about the merits of DIBELS or measuring fluency. I'm aware of "the good, the bad and the ugly". This is the situation ! I have andI am just trying to seek alternate solutions! Thanks!!!!! An old man once said, "There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living." ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f6074e85751d274e8c6st05duc _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
