ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the visual nature of the reading process as it relates to reading speed. It shows that there is a physical limit on normal reading speed and beyond this limit the reading process will be different from normal reading where almost every word is attended to. The chapter also describes a range of activities for developing reading fluency, and suggests how the development of fluency can become part of an extensive reading program. It presents talking about words per minute but for research purposes it is better to use standard words per minute. The chapter looks at the nature of reading fluency and a wide range of activities that can support reading fluency development. The classic way of increasing reading speed is to follow a speed reading course consisting of timed readings followed by comprehension measures. Careful silent reading is the most common kind of reading.
