Scholastic Professional: The Fluent Reader, 2nd Edition by Timothy V. Rasinski (author)

Tim Rasinski’s groundbreaking book has been updated to include coverage of the latest research on fluency, teaching strategies based on that research, new classroom vignettes, and suggestions for using a variety of texts to teach fluency such as poetry, speeches, and monologues and dialogues. You’ll also find background information, assessment tools, step-by-step lessons, and teaching tips-plus video clips showing the strategies in action.

If you want to ensure that you teach reading fluency, you need to read the work of Tim Rasinski. In a career dedicated to researching and teaching fluency he has developed a wealth of expertise that all teachers need to build into their practice. As with all of Rasinski’s work, this book is written with warmth and passion and feels like a conversation with a wise colleague.

Rachel Clarke, Independent Reading Consultant