Fluency is one of the major goals in reading instruction. The speed, accuracy, and expression are representatives of a students level of fluency.
In ch. 4 of Classrooms that Work, the author discusses how reading repetition will help develop a students level of fluency.
I suggest that you discover the exact level the student is on, and find a series of books that will work.
For example, if a student has a low frequency level, "Little Bear" by Else Minarick or "Franklin" by Paulette Bourgeois.
A more challenging series, is the Magic Tree House books. This series is both educational, fantasy, and sci-fi so it reaches a broad audience.
Once a student has exceeded fluency but still wants a challenge, in terms of pronunciation, the Harry Potter series is an excellent choice.
In conclusion, these books work well for progression because they use repetitious names and sequences that help the reader develop a strong reading fluency.
What series books do you remember reading over and over again?
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