One of my students is only interested in how fast she reads. She never stops for periods or commas, and her voice never changes, not even when reading a question. What should I do?
If your student becomes so engrossed in reading rapidly that she doesn't read with expression or for comprehension, here are some things you can do to get her back on track:
- Lower her goal.
- Have her read to you with correct phrasing before she can do her final timing.
- Emphasize comprehension by having her orally retell the story to you before doing her final timing.