What is READ NATURALLY?

It is a research-based computerized reading intervention program.

Purpose

• To improve students' reading fluency
• To improve reading comprehension
• To model fluent reading
• To have students engage in repeated oral reading

Characteristics of a fluent reader

• Reads text accurately and quickly
• Recognizes words automatically and comprehends at the same time
• Groups words into meaningful phrases
• Sounds natural - as if he or she is speaking
• Focuses attention on text meaning rather than word decoding
• Pauses appropriately within and at the end of sentences
• Changes expression for emphasis and tone