WPM WPM Reading Fluency & Speed 3

Question 1

The Hasbrouck and Tindal oral reading fluency norms are organized by:

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Grade level and percentile rank

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Reading level and interest

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Age and school district

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Subject area and text complexity

Question 2

Which phrase BEST describes 'prosody' in oral reading?

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Reading with expression, phrasing, and intonation that reflects meaning

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The speed at which words are decoded

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The accuracy rate during timed reading

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Sounding out unknown words phonetically

Question 3

A student's reading rate increases significantly but comprehension decreases. The most appropriate instructional response is:

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Slow the student down and focus on comprehension monitoring strategies

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Continue timed reading to build more speed

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Move the student to a higher reading level immediately

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Assign more independent reading homework

Question 4

Which of the following WPM benchmarks is typically associated with proficient adult reading rate for general text?

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200–300 WPM

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100–150 WPM

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150–200 WPM

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400–500 WPM

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of using 'cold reads' versus 'warm reads' in fluency instruction?

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Cold reads measure authentic unpracticed fluency; warm reads assess fluency after supported practice

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Cold reads are used in winter; warm reads in spring

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Cold reads use harder texts; warm reads use easier texts

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Cold reads are silent; warm reads are oral

Question 6

Which fluency intervention strategy involves a teacher or proficient reader modeling fluent reading while a student reads along simultaneously?

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Neurological Impress Method (NIM)

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Choral reading

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Echo reading

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Radio reading