CALT Reading Fluency and Decoding Development Flashcards

Which term describes the ability to read words accurately and quickly without conscious attention, freeing cognitive resources for comprehension?

Answer: Automaticity

Automaticity refers to fast, effortless word recognition that occurs without conscious phonological processing, a component of reading fluency.

When teaching the VCe (vowel-consonant-e) syllable pattern, which instructional sequence is most aligned with Orton-Gillingham principles?

Answer: Use multisensory techniques to teach the pattern, practice with phoneme manipulation, then decode words in isolation before connected text

Orton-Gillingham principles require explicit, multisensory introduction of the pattern followed by phoneme-level practice and systematic progression to words and then text.

A second-grader reads connected text slowly by sounding out each phoneme of every word, even words she has decoded correctly many times. According to Simple View of Reading, this primarily affects:

Answer: Reading fluency and, consequently, reading comprehension

Slow, effortful decoding consumes working memory, impairing fluency and limiting comprehension even when decoding accuracy is adequate.

The term 'prosody' in oral reading fluency refers to which element?

Answer: Expression, phrasing, and intonation that reflects understanding of the text

Prosody encompasses the rhythmic, expressive qualities of oral reading—pitch, stress, and phrasing—that signal meaning comprehension.

Which assessment tool uses a 4-level rubric to rate expression, phrasing, smoothness, and pace in oral reading?

Answer: NAEP Oral Reading Fluency Scale (NAEP-ORFS)

The NAEP Oral Reading Fluency Scale uses a four-level holistic rubric rating expression/volume, phrasing, smoothness, and pace.

A student accurately decodes CVC words but consistently misreads words with consonant blends (e.g., reads 'stop' as 'sop'). The most likely explanation is:

Answer: Poor phonological awareness at the phoneme blending level for clusters

Difficulty with consonant blends indicates the student has not yet developed the phoneme segmentation and blending skills needed to process clustered consonants.

Partner reading and choral reading are both considered fluency interventions primarily because they:

Answer: Provide models of fluent reading and supported practice with immediate feedback

Both techniques expose students to fluent reading models and provide supported oral reading practice, key components of effective fluency instruction.