What is the first step taken when checking a student's reading rate? a. marking a starting point and setting a timer b. reading out loud with a timer setc. practicing elements of fluencyd. writing down the reading rate

a. marking a starting point and setting a timer  

Explanation:

"Marking a starting point and setting a timer" is the first step to check the reading rate of a student because this step defines the time the student will be evaluated. The second step is "reading aloud with a timer". The third step is "practicing fluency elements" and the fourth and last step is "writing down the reading rate."

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