About this resource
Repeated reading builds fluency. This log records the text, each reading, a simple measure such as words per minute or a rating, accuracy, expression and a goal, so students can see progress.
Purpose
To support and track repeated reading practice.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Educators and school support staff. Also relevant for speech pathologists.
Client or participant group: Primary and lower secondary students working on reading fluency.
Practice setting: Classrooms, intervention groups and home reading.
Suggested uses
- Fluency intervention
- Home reading
- Small groups
- Progress tracking
Instructions for practitioners
- Choose texts at the right level.
- Model fluent reading.
- Track progress across reads.
- Celebrate improvement.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Read the text.
- Record how it went.
- Read again and compare.
Accessibility considerations
Use texts that match interests.
Scope and limitations
A practice log. It is not a standardised assessment.
Research basis
Explicit teaching of phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension supports reading development. Practice testing and spaced study are among the most effective learning strategies, and self-regulated learning skills can be taught.
- Castles, A., Rastle, K., & Nation, K. (2018). Ending the Reading Wars: Reading Acquisition From Novice to Expert. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 19(1), 5–51. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100618772271
- Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K. A., Marsh, E. J., Nathan, M. J., & Willingham, D. T. (2013). Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 14(1), 4–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100612453266
- Zimmerman, B. J. (2002). Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner: An Overview. Theory Into Practice, 41(2), 64–70. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15430421tip4102_2
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
