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Welcome to Mr. Pfab's Site

My goal is to help students become better readers! My instructions is based on the Five Components of Reading Instruction and the Grade Level Expectations for the State of Washington.

Five Components of Reading Instruction
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary
Fluency 
Comprehension

To learn more about the Five Components of Reading Instruction, click here.

To learn more about the Grade Level Expectations, click here.


According to the National Reading Panel, fluency is reading out loud with proper speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Students who read with proper fluency are more likely to understand and remember what they have read. To learn more about fluency from the National Reading Panel, click here.

Fluency goals for the end of each grade level:
1st grade = 50-65+ words read correctly each minute
2nd grade = 90-100+ words read correctly each minute
3rd grade = 110-120+ words read correctly each minute
4th grade = 115-125+ words read correctly each minute
5th grade = 125-135+ words read correctly each minute

(according to Washington State's Grade Level Expectations)

There are many ways you can help your child be a better reader. To learn about some of them, click here.