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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