Reading Fluency Quick Check

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Question
What does it mean to read with automaticity?(1 point)
Responses

to read slowly and thoughtfully
to read slowly and thoughtfully

to read by sounding out high frequency words
to read by sounding out high frequency words

to read quickly without thinking about it
to read quickly without thinking about it

to read with vigor and emphasis

to read with vigor and emphasis

The correct response is: to read quickly without thinking about it.

To answer this question, we need to understand what reading with automaticity means. Reading with automaticity refers to the ability to read quickly and accurately without having to consciously sound out each word or think about it too much.

Now, let's look at the provided responses:

1. "to read slowly and thoughtfully" - This option is not correct because reading with automaticity means reading quickly, not slowly.
2. "to read by sounding out high frequency words" - This option is also not correct because reading with automaticity means not having to sound out each word, even if it is a high frequency word.
3. "to read quickly without thinking about it" - This option is the correct answer because it accurately describes reading with automaticity. When reading with automaticity, you can read quickly and effortlessly without having to consciously think about each word.
4. "to read with vigor and emphasis" - This option is not correct because although reading with vigor and emphasis can enhance reading fluency, it does not necessarily mean reading with automaticity.

So, the correct response to the question "What does it mean to read with automaticity?" is "to read quickly without thinking about it."