Enhancing text-level reading fluency and engagement in immigrant children through a structured singing-based intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reading fluency is a key component of academic success, yet immigrant children often face difficulties in developing this skill in a new language due to limited phonological awareness, reduced exposure, and differences between home and school language environments. This pilot study examined the effects of a singing-based intervention designed to improve reading fluency and attitudes toward reading among immigrant children.

Methods

Eight elementary school children from immigrant backgrounds participated in an eight-session program conducted twice weekly for 50 minutes per session. The intervention integrated rhythm-based word chanting, sentence singing, and songwriting. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included the Reading Fluency Test measuring accuracy, a

SUBMITTER: Choe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593454 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature