Teaching Reading Fluency and Decoding Strategies

This chapter emphasizes the importance of teaching children how to decode unfamiliar words using Latin and Greek language roots and prefixes to enhance academic and science vocabulary comprehension. It discusses the correlation between oral reading fluency and performance on college entrance exams, stressing the need to address fluency issues, especially for struggling high school students. The chapter also touches on the significance of parental involvement in reading and debates the challenges of categorizing students as dyslexic, advocating for tailored programs and strong core instruction for all students.