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EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 39 MIN

First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney

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Episode 226In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significance of modeling fluent reading and incorporating songs and poems to enhance prosody. This conversation provides valuable insights for educators on how to effectively teach fluency to young learners.ResourcesWatch Virginia Teach Fluency in this video Let’s bring back the magic of song by Tim RasinskiVirginia's Virtual Happy Hour Science of Reading YouTube ChannelBONUS: A Repeated Reading Resource from our best-selling book, The Literacy 50Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at [email protected].

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Episode 226 In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significance of modeling fluent reading and incorporating songs and poems to enhance prosody. This conversation provides valuable insights for educators on how to effectively teach fluency to young learners. Resources Watch Vi...

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