Automatic recognition of frequent words is very important for ELLs, whether the words follow phonics rules or not. Although ELLs may develop good decoding skills, their lack of total proficiency in the English language will always slow them down somewhat. Most ELLs will need additional time to master …show more content…
Fluency is difficult for ELLs because their lack of proficiency in English slows down their ability to decode words and hinders their ability to understand the meanings of the words and how the words combine to produce meaningful sentences and discourse. These suggestions will help teachers adapt fluency instruction for ELLs: ELLs cannot achieve fluency in oral reading before they have achieved fluency in speaking. When working on developing fluency, be sure that students are reading texts that they are familiar with and can understand. ELL’s normal self-consciousness about accents and errors can affect their reading fluency, especially if they are asked to read aloud in front of the entire class. Fluency practice for ELLs can be facilitated by having them read along with the teacher, or by reading chorally with a