In a reading fluency handout for parents, which suggestion is most valuable to include?

• A. Have your child read aloud the same book multiple times while listening to them.
• B. Have your child memorize new vocabulary daily.
• C. Have your child read aloud the same book multiple times while listening to them.
• D. Have your child watch a book on video.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is building reading fluency through practice paired with modeling. When a child reads the same text aloud several times, decoding becomes faster and more automatic, leaving cognitive resources free to focus on expression and pacing. Listening to a fluent model while practicing gives a clear target for how the phrasing, intonation, and pace should sound. This combination—repeated, error-free readings plus listening to a fluent reading—helps the child develop smoother, more natural reading.

The other ideas don’t target fluency as effectively. Memorizing vocabulary strengthens word knowledge but not the smooth, rental flow of reading aloud. Watching a video can aid engagement, but it doesn’t provide the same opportunity to practice fluency with an audible model. Reading aloud while someone else listens has value for feedback, but without an explicit fluent model, the child misses an important reference for prosody and expression.