READING FLUENCY

Practice Expression: “Indian Summer Sun”

Expression in reading is how you use your voice to express feeling. Use this passage to practice reading with proper expression. Print a copy of this passage from InsideNG.com to help you monitor your progress.

“Hi,” he said.

I smiled. “Jerry?” It came out as Yerry, but it was too late to take it back.

“My parents and my sister,” his chin pointed to Kathy, “call me Jeremy, my real name, but almost everybody else calls me Jerry. You can call me whatever is easier for you.”

Jeremy! Kathy’s brother—not her boyfriend.

“Why are you always so quiet?” he asked.

“¿Hablas español?”

He made a 0 with his fingers. “Zero.”

“I have an accent.” That came out without warning.

“What are you talking about?” he said, almost yelling because the music was loud. “It’s cute!”