RFP2601 Assignment 3 (Portfolio) Due 25 Sept 2024

RDF2601
ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO
DUE 25 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Fluency is one of the five essential components of reading.
1 .1 Explain what is meant by reading fluency.

According to the DBE (2011:18),
Reading fluency refers to the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with proper
expression. It involves not just the mechanical act of decoding words but also reading in a
smooth and natural manner that enhances comprehension. Fluent readers can recognize
words automatically, which allows them to focus on the meaning of the text rather than
getting bogged down by individual words. Fluency bridges word recognition and
comprehension, helping learners understand what they read more effectively. (Hlalethwa
2013).

Key elements of fluency include:

 Accuracy in decoding
Correctly pronouncing and identifying words.