Revisiting Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™

Episode 227

In this episode, Jan Hasbrouck discusses the critical components of reading fluency, focusing on automaticity and its measurement through words correct per minute (WCPM). The discussion highlights the relationship between fluency and comprehension, the role of oral reading fluency in assessing student progress, and the importance of frequent assessments in the classroom. Jan also reflects on recent research findings from NAEP scores that challenge previous assumptions about fluency and automaticity, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt their understanding and practices based on evolving research. The discussion also touches on the debate between repeated reading and wide reading, advocating for an approach to reading instruction that incorporates both methods. Hasbrouck encourages educators to embrace continuous learning and adapt their teaching strategies based on evolving research.

Resources

• Hasbrouck Tindal 2017 ORF Norms Chart
• 2018 NAEP Oral Reading Fluency Study by White, S., et. al.
• Listen to more Melissa & Lori podcast episodes on Fluency!

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Chapters

1. Revisiting Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck (00:00:00)

2. Automaticity's Impact on Reading Fluency (00:00:01)

3. Understanding WCPM as Automaticity Measure (00:09:03)

4. Fluency's Relationship to Comprehension (00:18:13)

5. Automaticity Levels and NAEP Scores (00:30:17)

6. Why Reading Speed Isn't Everything (00:42:02)

7. Repeated Reading vs. Wide Reading Debate (00:49:55)