Fluency & Oral Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. read
2. smooth
3. fast
4. slow
5. again
6. words
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A good reader reads smoothly, not robot-like.
Smooth reading sounds like natural speech, which helps listeners understand.
2. Reading too fast makes it hard to understand.
Racing through words means the reader and listener miss the meaning.
3. Reading too slow, word by word, is called choppy reading.
Choppy reading breaks up sentences and makes them hard to follow.
4. Sight words should be read quickly without sounding them out.
Sight words are practiced so often that readers know them on sight.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Good readers sound a little like they are talking.
True False
Fluent reading has the rhythm of speech, not a robot voice.
2. The fastest reader is always the best reader.
True False
Fluency means smooth AND accurate, with understanding — not a race.
3. It is okay to re-read a sentence if it did not make sense.
True False
Re-reading helps fix mistakes and build understanding.