Fluency
Partner reading provides a moderate level of support, allowing children to gain some independence in their reading while still having the backing of a more capable reader.
Benefits of Partner Reading
Partner reading is a wonderful strategy that effectively addresses all three components of fluency. When children read with a partner, they benefit from a model of fluency, which helps enhance their accuracy and prosody. Additionally, the pace of the more skilled reader can really boost the speed of the developing reader, helping to improve the rate aspect of fluency as well.
Partner reading encourages the child to become more independent as they take turns reading with their partner, allowing them to gradually feel confident in their own reading abilities.
