Reading: Reading Fluency & Strategies (Beginnings): Lesson 1: Pointing to Words While Reading Very Short Texts

Reading: Reading Fluency & Strategies Lesson 1: Pointing to Words While Reading What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to track print by pointing to each word as you read very short sentences. Before You Read 🧠 Key Vocabulary Let's learn three important ideas for this lesson. Fluency Reading smoothly and easily, like talking. Tracking Print Using your finger to follow each word as you read. One-to-one Correspondence Matching one spoken word to one written word. How to Track with Your Finger 👉 Pointing to each word helps your eyes follow the text from left to right so you don't get lost. It is the first step to building reading fluency . Follow these steps: Get Ready: Put your finger on the first word of the first sentence. Listen Carefully: Listen to the audio for the practice texts. The voice will be slow. Move Your Finger: As you hear each word, slide your finger to that word. Continue: Follow with your finger to the end. Let's Practice Together Put your …