Fluency First Author:Timothy Rasinski, Nancy Padak Research shows that instruction in fluency helps bridge the gap between learning to decode and reading for meaning. fleuncy First, developed by Drs. Timothy Rasinski and Nancy Padak, is an effective process for building fluent, confident readers. — Fluency First! uses reasearch tested activities and teaching techniques in a brief daily instructi... more »onal routine to build skills in: