Reading isn’t just about knowing words—it’s about understanding them. Yet many students struggle with fluency, the ability to read smoothly and with meaning. Dr. Timothy Rasinski, a literacy expert, explains that fluency connects sounding out words to truly understanding what’s on the page. Without it, reading becomes frustrating and slow. He shares simple strategies, like reading aloud with expression and practicing short passages repeatedly, to help students gain confidence. His message is clear: when fluency improves, so does comprehension—and so does a child’s love for reading.
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