Influence of assisted reading on the development of reading fluency in middle school students

Abstract

Guided reading is part of a pedagogical strategy designed to strengthen reading fluency among middle school students. This guide is based on the teacher’s ongoing guidance throughout the reading process, providing support with pronunciation, intonation, and text comprehension. The purpose of guided reading is for students to gain greater confidence, assurance, and, above all, self-assurance when reading, which promotes progress in reading speed and comprehension. Reading comprehension is an essential skill for learning to read and write, enabling better interpretation of academic content and fostering a love of reading. During their school years, many students experience reading problems and difficulties that, in turn, affect their academic performance. The methodological application of assisted reading emphasizes the reduction of these difficulties and offers a reading model suited to immediate feedback. This strategy fosters active student participation, the development of autonomy, and, above all, motivation toward reading. We can state that assisted reading becomes a key and essential tool for improving reading fluency among middle school students to strengthen their communication skills.