Fluency Sprint Tiered Worksheet

Fluency Sprint

Repeated Timed Reading • Level B • 137 Words

Name: ___________________

Date: _________

Team: ___________________

Target: 100+ WPM

Routine: 1. Set a timer & read aloud. | 2. Mark your finish time. | 3. Complete 3 trials, then answer page 2 questions!

Creatures of the Glowing Deep

Lexile 800L

Far below the ocean waves, the water is freezing cold and pitch black. Sunlight cannot [15]

reach this deep realm, but the dark water is not empty. Many sea animals make [30]

their own glowing light. This special natural glow is called bioluminescence. Nearly all [43]

creatures in the deep ocean have this amazing power. They use tiny light organs [57]

inside their skin to mix chemicals with oxygen and create a bright shine. Some [71]

fish glow neon blue, while others flash bright green. Deep-sea hunters use glowing [84]

lures on their heads to attract curious fish and snap them up for dinner. Other [99]

small shrimp shoot out bright clouds of glowing sparks to blind danger and swim [113]

away fast. In a world of total darkness, making light is the best way to [128]

stay safe, find food, and survive in the deep sea. [137]

Fluency Timing Tracker

Formula: \(\text{WPM} = \frac{137}{\text{Total Seconds}} \times 60\)

Trial 1 (Cold Read) 1st Read

Recorded Time: ___m ___s

Trial 1 WPM: _______

Trial 2 (Practice) 2nd Read

Recorded Time: ___m ___s

Trial 2 WPM: _______

Trial 3 (Sprint) Final Read

Recorded Time: ___m ___s

Trial 3 WPM: _______

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Comprehension Check

Text-Dependent Questions • Level B (800L)

5 Questions

1

What is the scientific term for the natural glowing light that sea animals produce?

2

How do deep-sea hunters use the glowing lures on their heads to catch food?

3

What do small shrimp shoot out to protect themselves from predators?

4

As used in line 2, what is the best meaning of the word realm?

A A laboratory for scientists

B A special region or underwater area

C A type of fishing boat

D A violent ocean storm

5

Why is making light so important for creatures living in the deep sea? Give at least two reasons mentioned in the passage.

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