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Fluency: Word Parts, Speedy Syllables ActivityFluency: Word Parts, Speedy Syllables Activity
Publisher
Florida Center for Reading Research
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2005
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Fluency: Word Parts, Speedy Syllables

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Prefixes, affixes, roots, and word parts are the focus of a lesson designed to boost scholars' speed and accuracy. Peers work collaboratively to time one another while reading word cards. Answers, scores, and times are recorded to track levels of fluency and progression toward proficiency.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

word parts, syllables, reading fluency, accuracy, prefixes, affixes, roots, reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow early finishers to practice reading cards when time allows
  • Laminate cards to reuse the rest of the school year and beyond
  • Revisit the lessons to maintain accuracy and speed

Classroom Considerations

  • The duration may differ depending on how frequently and consistently you choose to conduct the practice

Pros

  • Extensions and adaptations are included 
  • Cards are well formatted with a large, easy-to-read font
  • The lesson is written in detail 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.4.3.a RF.5.3.a

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