FLUENCY
They show the reader whether to pause briefly or for longer.
What is the purpose of punctuation marks the comma and the period?
STAR calls this comprehension strategy The 5Ws and H.
What are Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
U.S.P.S.
What is the United States Postal Service?
Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
When is the STAR Homework Help Session?
Rate of reading, word emphasis, pausing appropriately, and tone of voice.
What are the characteristics of reading fluency?
You can find the supporting details of an article using this strategy.
What is The 5Ws and H?
The U.S. Constitution requires this be done every 10 years to find out how many people there are and what characteristics they have that affect services they need.
What is the U.S. Census?
How you read out loud shows how you read silently to yourself.
Why is fluency important to improve reading comprehension?
This STAR comprehension strategy makes a summary of what was read.
What is Get the Gist?
Fiction uses this as a way to describe the subject or topic, or the "big idea" behind what the author wants the reader to think about.
What is "theme"?
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
When are the two STAR Pullout Sessions?
(216) 987-4333 extension 7320.
What is the number you call to record your fluency assignments for Mrs. Z?
You do this to understand what's important, to save time, and to get a better quiz score.
What is "Read the quiz questions first"?
It wasn't about an old man talking to a plant; it was about people making an impact even after they're gone.
What is the theme of "The Grandad and the Dandelion."
They help students prepare for the STAR Pullout Session and stay on top of homework.
Why does Mrs. Z send "Lesson Notes" and Homework" emails every week?
Most people have one, but don't use this feature this way.
What is the Voice Memo feature on a cell phone?
It helps to understand what was read, gives something to study off-line, and finds answers for quizzes.
Why should students take notes while they're reading?
It's the characteristic on a coronavirus cell that is key to developing a vaccine against COVID-19.
What is "The Spike"?
Level 6, the GED or HiSET exams.
What is the ultimate goal for STAR students who now read at Levels 2, 3, or 4?