Choral reading and Readers Theater are good examples of what practice?

• A. Fluency-building activities.
• B. Silent reading.
• C. Vocabulary drills.
• D. Phonics instruction.

Answer: (A)

Fluency-building activities focus on reading aloud with speed, accuracy, and expression. Choral reading has the whole class or a group reading aloud together, modeling fluent phrasing and rhythm. Readers Theater involves performing scripted dialogue, where students focus on expression, intonation, pacing, and timing. Together, these activities turn decoding into expressive oral reading and help students understand punctuation cues and phrasing, which improves overall reading fluency and comprehension.

Silent reading centers on processing text without vocalization, so it doesn’t emphasize oral fluency. Vocabulary drills target word meaning and usage, not the rhythm and expression of reading. Phonics instruction concentrates on letter-sound relationships and decoding skills, rather than the expressive, automatic reading that fluency activities aim to build.