Blanket Fort Fluency Pack
The Great Blanket Fort
2nd Grade Reading Fluency • Read, Time & Track
Goal: 70–100 WPM
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Date:
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Warm-Up Words:
pillows tunnel whispered flashlight explorer
Read smoothly at a natural pace Words Read
Mia and Leo wanted to build the biggest fort ever. 10
They gathered six soft pillows and three fuzzy blankets. 19
Leo tied one blanket to the tall kitchen chair. 28
Mia clipped another blanket to the heavy couch. 36
Together, they stretched the sheets across the living room. 45
"Watch out for the middle!" Leo whispered with a grin. 55
The roof dipped low, but Mia crawled inside first. 64
She placed a glowing flashlight in the cozy corner. 73
"It looks like a secret cave," she giggled happily. 82
Leo pushed his favorite teddy bear through the tunnel door. 92
Suddenly, Dad peeked his head through the blanket flap. 101
"Do you have room for a hungry explorer?" he asked. 111
He brought warm popcorn and two cold juice boxes. 120
Mia and Leo cheered. It was their best fort ever! 130
Fluency Tracker (1-Minute Timed Reads)
Formula: Words Read − Errors = WCPM
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Read to: Teacher Partner Family Member
Listener Initials:
Fort Checkpoint: Words & Comprehension
The Great Blanket Fort • Practice Activity
Name:
Part A: Power Words
cozy
Warm, snug, and comfortable.
tunnel
A long, covered path to crawl through.
explorer
A person who visits new places to discover things.
Fill in the blank with one of the power words above:
1. The kitten curled up inside the soft blanket and felt
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2. Leo pushed his teddy bear through the long blanket
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Part B: Story Questions
1. Where did Leo tie one of the blankets?
To the kitchen chair
To the front door
To the bunk bed
2. What surprise did Dad bring into the fort?
Storybooks & toys
Popcorn & juice boxes
Two sleeping bags
3. How did Mia light up the dark fort? Write a complete sentence.
4. If you built a secret blanket fort, what three things would you bring inside?
Reader's Self-Check
How was your reading today?
Smooth pace
Paused at periods
Expression & voice
Accurate words
Blanket Fort Answer Key
The Great Blanket Fort
Teacher Reference & Answer Key • Grade 2 Fluency
Official Scoring Key
Grade 2 ORF Benchmark Norms
Fall 51 WCPM
Winter 72 WCPM
Spring 89+ WCPM
Timing & Scoring Rules
- Calculation: Total Words Read − Errors = WCPM.
- Errors: Mispronunciations, omissions, and hesitations > 3 seconds.
- Not Errors: Self-corrections within 3 seconds, repetitions.
Part A: Power Words Key
1. The kitten curled up inside the soft blanket and felt... cozy
2. Leo pushed his teddy bear through the long blanket... tunnel
Part B: Comprehension Questions Key & Rubric
1. Where did Leo tie one of the blankets?
Correct Answer: To the kitchen chair
Text Evidence: Line 3 (Word 28)
2. What surprise did Dad bring into the fort?
Correct Answer: Popcorn & juice boxes
Text Evidence: Line 13 (Word 120)
3. How did Mia light up the dark fort?
Model Answer: "Mia placed a glowing flashlight in the cozy corner."
Scoring (2 pts): 2 pts: Mentions flashlight in a complete sentence. 1 pt: Answers "flashlight" with no sentence. 0 pts: Incorrect.
4. What three things would you bring inside a blanket fort? (Personal Connection)
Evaluation Criteria: Accept any three plausible, child-friendly fort items (e.g., books, stuffed animals, snacks, extra pillows, flashlights, games).
Scoring (2 pts): 2 pts: Lists 3 valid items with clear sentence structure. 1 pt: Lists 1–2 items.
Qualitative Fluency Observation Rubric
Rate 1 (Developing) to 4 (Proficient)
Expression
Varies pitch and inflection for character dialogue and punctuation.
Phrasing
Reads in 3-to-4 word meaningful phrase units rather than word-by-word.
Smoothness
Few pauses or hesitations; self-corrects easily without losing rhythm.
Pacing
Maintains an even, conversational pace; neither rushing nor lagging.
