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Building Reading Fluency:
The Uncanny Chronicles #1
Start the journey with Kayla in our original comic book! In this issue, Kayla faces challenges during a fluency assessment at school. Her journey helps readers understand what reading fluency is and why it matters. Perfect for kids ages 7–10+, this story offers an engaging look at the struggles some students face when reading out loud.

Age: 7-10+
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Helpful Resources for Families
Kayla experienced difficulties during a fluency assessment task in the classroom. To learn about what fluency is see this information from the National Center on Improving Literacy:
https://www.improvingliteracy.org/resource/learning-to-read-the-simple-view-of-reading
If your child is like Kayla and sometimes has difficulty reading stories out loud, here is some information about how you can help build fluency and help your child read:
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/16290/urlt/K2BFH.pdf
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/milestones-topics/milestones-read-fluently/
What does fluent reading look like? Check out these videos from Great Schools!
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/milestones-topics/milestones-read-fluently/
Poor oral fluency can be a symptom of dyslexia. For information about what dyslexia is and what you can do, see this information:
https://www.improvingliteracy.org/resource/defining-dyslexia
For more information about your state's policies related to dyslexia, visit:
https://www.stateofdyslexia.org/
Bring Kayla’s World to Life
Kids can keep the adventure going with our free Kayla Coloring Book! Packed with scenes from The Uncanny Chronicles, it’s a fun way for kids to express their creativity while staying connected to the story.
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Suggested Citation
National Center on Improving Literacy. (2017). Building Reading Fluency: The Uncanny Chronicles #1. https://www.improvingliteracy.org/building-reading-fluency-uncanny-chronicles-1