Bridging the Gap to Fluency: How LevelUp Reader Supports Assisted and Repeated Reading

In a recent webinar, literacy expert Dr. Tim Rasinski emphasized the powerful role of assisted and repeated reading in helping students become confident, expressive readers. These approaches—having students listen to fluent reading while following along in the text, and practicing the same passage multiple times—are proven to boost not only speed and accuracy, but also comprehension and engagement. At LevelUp Reader, these research-based practices are built into the platform, giving educators the tools they need to support struggling readers in an effective, meaningful way.

LevelUp Reader offers a rich library of engaging, leveled texts—paired with high-quality audio narration—that allows students to hear fluent reading as they follow along, reinforcing expression and pacing. Students can revisit texts multiple times, supporting the kind of repeated reading Dr. Rasinski highlights as essential for fluency growth. Whether reading fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, students get daily opportunities to strengthen their skills in a supportive, accessible format. To learn more about the research behind these strategies and how they come to life in the classroom, watch the full webinar by clicking the “View Webinar” button.