Which aspect of reading does fluency specifically focus on?

Fluency in reading specifically focuses on the accuracy and speed of reading. This means that a fluent reader is able to read text smoothly and with appropriate pacing, which allows for better comprehension of the material. When readers are fluent, they can recognize words automatically and without hesitation, which frees up cognitive resources to understand and engage with the text’s meaning.

Conversely, aspects such as understanding the meaning of texts, using complex vocabulary, and writing summaries, while also important to reading, are not the central focus of fluency. Fluency lays the groundwork for comprehension, enabling readers to process information more efficiently but does not encompass the broader cognitive skills involved in comprehension or the production of written summaries.