Repeated reading with feedback primarily targets which reading skill?

• A. Spelling accuracy
• B. Vocabulary depth
• C. Fluency, including accuracy and rate
• D. Reading comprehension only

Answer: (C)

Repeated reading with feedback is aimed at building reading fluency. Fluency means reading with accuracy and at a pace that feels natural, with smooth phrasing and expression. By having a student read the same passage several times and receiving feedback on errors, decoding becomes more automatic, errors decrease, and the reading rate increases. This not only makes reading smoother but also helps the student understand the text better, since they’re not bogged down by sounding out words. While this practice can support comprehension, its primary focus is developing fluency—accuracy plus rate (and prosody) in oral reading. It’s not mainly about spelling accuracy or vocabulary depth, and though improved fluency aids comprehension, the central skill targeted is fluency.