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What is the key characteristic of fluency as discussed in this chapter?
What is the key characteristic of fluency as discussed in this chapter?
- Producing and understanding language quickly (correct)
- Choosing the right words for every situation
- Using complex grammatical features
- Knowing a lot of vocabulary
Fluency development only focuses on speaking skills.
Fluency development only focuses on speaking skills.
False (B)
List one of the characteristics required for effective fluency activities.
List one of the characteristics required for effective fluency activities.
They involve easy familiar material.
Fluency activities should involve a focus on receiving or __________ messages.
Fluency activities should involve a focus on receiving or __________ messages.
Match the fluency development activities with their characteristics:
Match the fluency development activities with their characteristics:
What is the primary benefit of repeated listening as described?
What is the primary benefit of repeated listening as described?
The 4/3/2 activity involves talking for four minutes without interruption.
The 4/3/2 activity involves talking for four minutes without interruption.
What activity is suggested to develop fluency in recognizing numbers?
What activity is suggested to develop fluency in recognizing numbers?
In the 4/3/2 activity, after the 4-minute speaking session, the next session is for _____ minutes.
In the 4/3/2 activity, after the 4-minute speaking session, the next session is for _____ minutes.
Match the following activities with their purpose:
Match the following activities with their purpose:
What is the primary focus of the 4/3/2 activity?
What is the primary focus of the 4/3/2 activity?
Reading fluency typically requires reading complex texts at a high speed.
Reading fluency typically requires reading complex texts at a high speed.
What is the suggested reading speed for developing reading fluency?
What is the suggested reading speed for developing reading fluency?
The activity that involves reading the same material at least three times is called ____________.
The activity that involves reading the same material at least three times is called ____________.
Match the fluency development activity with its description:
Match the fluency development activity with its description:
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Fluency
Fluency
The speed at which you can understand and produce language.
Fluency Activities
Fluency Activities
Activities that use familiar material, encourage speed, involve lots of practice, and focus on communication.
Developing Listening Fluency
Developing Listening Fluency
Using recordings with speed control to practice understanding familiar language quickly.
Key Characteristic of Fluency Activities: Familiar Material
Key Characteristic of Fluency Activities: Familiar Material
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Key Characteristic of Fluency Activities: Focus on Communication
Key Characteristic of Fluency Activities: Focus on Communication
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Repeated Listening
Repeated Listening
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Fluency Development
Fluency Development
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4/3/2 Activity
4/3/2 Activity
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Why is Repetition Important for Fluency?
Why is Repetition Important for Fluency?
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How to Practice with Repeated Listening
How to Practice with Repeated Listening
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Repeated Reading
Repeated Reading
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Graded Readers
Graded Readers
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Speed Reading
Speed Reading
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Study Notes
Balancing Learning for Fluency
- Fluency involves maximizing existing knowledge through consistent application.
- It's about speed of language production and understanding.
- Fluency is not about knowing many words, but about selecting the right words at the right time.
Fluency Activities
- Easy Material: Activities utilize familiar, uncomplicated material with no unfamiliar vocabulary or grammar.
- Increased Speed: Activities often incorporate gradually increasing speeds for practice.
- Extensive Practice: Activities involve a significant quantity of repeated practice.
- Focus on Communication: Emphasis on receiving or communicating messages is essential.
Developing Listening Fluency
- Listening fluency is developed using digital recorders with variable playback speeds.
- Repeated listening at gradually increasing speeds and familiarity with repetitive material assists in development.
Developing Speaking Fluency
- Repetition of spoken material (4/3/2 activity framework) for improved fluency.
- Speaking on a known topic to different listeners and reducing time constraints while keeping consistency on the topic.
Developing Reading Fluency
- Reading fluency comes from reading lots of easy material and practicing at a consistent, measured pace.
- Controlled vocabulary levels are beneficial for consistent comprehension.
- Use of grading readers within the same language is useful for controlled vocabulary.
Developing Writing Fluency
- 10-Minute Writing: Focuses on writing without worry of mistakes and quantity over quality for improved speed.
- Repeated Writing: Repeated writing of specific tasks is beneficial when familiar with the structure and vocabulary.
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This quiz explores effective strategies for enhancing fluency in language learning. Participants will learn about the importance of consistent practice, communication focus, and techniques for developing both listening and speaking fluency. Engage with concepts that prioritize speed and the proper use of vocabulary in fluent communication.
