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Prompt

A third-grade teacher notices that several students read words accurately but very slowly and without expression. The students can decode unfamiliar words using phonics, but they do not read fluently.

Describe TWO specific, evidence-based instructional strategies the teacher should use to develop oral reading fluency for these students. For each strategy: • Name and describe the strategy • Explain how it supports fluency development • Describe how you would implement it in this classroom context

Scoring Rubric

2 — Thorough

Demonstrates strong, accurate knowledge with specific, well-supported strategies

1 — Adequate

Demonstrates adequate knowledge; strategies are relevant but may lack depth or specificity

0 — Limited/Weak

Demonstrates limited knowledge; strategies are vague, inaccurate, or off-topic

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