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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. 

Uncanny Chronicles #1

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. 

Get your free coloring book here: 

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

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The research reported here is funded by a grant to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: H283D210004). The opinions or policies expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal government. 

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