In sum, this study explores whether
using lyrics from popular songs would enhance
the overall Correct Words Per Minute
(CWPM) fluency rates of our students and if
the fluency gains would transfer to other passages.
As fluency gains can be so
difficult to achieve (Torgessen,
2005), we also explored how
motivating singing might be for
our students. Since students
must practice fluency and returns
for their efforts may be
modest, we wanted to not only
find the most effective way to
build fluency but also to do so
in the most enjoyable way.