by Bob Almack | Feb 4, 2014 | Dyslexia, Importance of Early Literacy, Reading Fluency
The definition of reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy and fluidity. Fluency is incomplete without all three of those components. In turn, all three of those components are necessary for comprehension. In her book The Proust and the Squid, Dr...
by Bob Almack | Feb 2, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
The United States’ National Reading Panel’s definition of fluency is the ability to read text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and good expression (NICHD, 2000). Fluency is key to reading comprehension. According to the National Reading Panel’s website, “...
by Bob Almack | Jan 8, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz “originated and championed the “Sea of Strengths” model of dyslexia which emphasizes a sea of strengths of higher critical thinking and creativity surrounding the encapsulated reading weakness found in children and adults who are...
by Bob Almack | Dec 4, 2013 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
According to Dr. Sally Shaywitz, “Dyslexia is a complex problem that has its roots in the very basic brain systems that allow man to understand and express language.” (Shaywitz, Sally; Overcoming Dyslexia, 2003; p. 93) As teachers and parents, we understand that it...
by Bob Almack | Nov 27, 2013 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
Nonsense Words and Dyslexia Nonsense words are made-up words which allows for dyslexics to improve their decoding skills. Non-impaired readers can read nonsense words because of their phonological decoding ability. Some examples of some nonsense words are za, din,...
