Remember, a fluent reader thinks about phrasing. To read aloud smoothly, a reader groups words that go together and takes a breath only after saying the complete phrase.

Question

If you were reading from “The Lottery,” which words would you need to say together as group? Check all that apply.

post office
pile of stones
soon the men
wooden box
exchanged bits

Answer 1

When reading aloud from "The Lottery," it would be important to group words into meaningful phrases for fluency. Based on your list, the following phrases should be emphasized as groups:

• post office
• pile of stones
• soon the men
• wooden box
• exchanged bits

Each of these phrases carries a specific meaning and context within the text, making it important to say them together to enhance clarity and understanding.