Midnight Beacon Passage Oral Reading Probe 1 Grade 4 • Form A
Goal: 75 WCPM • 80% Accuracy • 8/16 Pauses
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The Midnight Beacon
Read aloud clearly and naturally at your normal speaking pace.
Maya climbed the winding iron steps of the old lighthouse, holding a brass lantern in her left hand. Outside, thick gray fog rolled across the rocky shoreline, and cold waves crashed against the stone foundation. Her grandfather paused on the ninth landing, catching his breath with a gentle smile.
"Listen closely, Maya," he said, pointing toward the misty harbor. A distant foghorn sounded across the water, low and deep. Maya nodded, adjusting the wool scarf around her neck.
At the top of the tower, a giant glass lens stood in the center of the circular room. Maya helped her grandfather polish the curved glass panels with a soft cotton cloth. When the lamp sparked to life, a bright beam of golden light swept over the dark sea. Small fishing boats rocked gently in the bay below, safe from the jagged rocks along the coast. Maya looked through the glass, proud that their warm light would guide sailors through the stormy night.
Oral Fluency Scoring & IEP Progress Record Total Words: 162 | Commas: 13 | Periods: 11
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Punctuation Pausing Tracker: Check observed pauses at commas or periods (Goal: 8 / 16 opportunities)
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Hidden Burrow Passage Oral Reading Probe 2 Grade 4 • Form B
Goal: 75 WCPM • 80% Accuracy • 8/16 Pauses
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The Hidden Burrow
Read aloud clearly and naturally at your normal speaking pace.
Early Saturday morning, Caleb walked his puppy, Rusty, along the winding dirt path behind the school. The damp autumn air smelled like cedar wood, fallen leaves, and rain. Suddenly, Rusty barked loudly, bolted toward a giant oak tree, and stopped near its twisted roots.
Caleb hurried through the tall weeds, calling the puppy's name. When he reached the base of the trunk, he gasped in surprise. Beneath the mossy roots, a hollow opening formed a natural tunnel into the hillside. Smooth gray stones lined the entrance, and dry pine needles covered the damp soil.
"What did you find, buddy?" Caleb whispered, crouching beside the excited pup. Peering into the dim passage, he spotted three polished river pebbles and an old silver coin resting on a flat rock. Caleb smiled, realizing someone had created a secret treasure cache many years ago. He gently placed the coin back, eager to show his grandfather the mysterious discovery.
Oral Fluency Scoring & IEP Progress Record Total Words: 154 | Commas: 17 | Periods: 11
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WCPM (Target: 75)
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Accuracy % (≥80%)
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Punctuation Pausing Tracker: Check observed pauses at commas or periods (Goal: 8 / 16 opportunities)
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Stargazer Attic Passage Oral Reading Probe 3 Grade 4 • Form C
Goal: 75 WCPM • 80% Accuracy • 8/16 Pauses
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The Stargazer Attic
Read aloud clearly and naturally at your normal speaking pace.
Tonight was special, and Elena knew it. According to the science teacher, Mr. Davies, a bright green comet would streak across the northern sky after sunset. Elena carried a star chart, a red flashlight, and a small notebook up the creaky attic stairs.
Her brother, Marcus, was already adjusting the heavy brass telescope by the open circular window. A cool evening breeze stirred the white lace curtains, bringing the crisp scent of pine trees inside.
"Come take a look, Elena," Marcus said quietly, stepping aside.
Elena leaned forward, held her breath, and pressed her eye against the cool glass lens. At first, she only saw velvety black space and tiny clusters of silver stars. Then, a glowing emerald streak appeared near the edge of the lens, trailing a sparkling tail of cosmic dust. Elena smiled with wonder, knowing she would never forget this magical night. She quickly opened her journal, sketching the shining comet across the page.
Oral Fluency Scoring & IEP Progress Record Total Words: 159 | Commas: 18 | Periods: 12
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WCPM (Target: 75)
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Accuracy % (≥80%)
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Punctuation Pausing Tracker: Check observed pauses at commas or periods (Goal: 8 / 16 opportunities)
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Beacon Chunked Comprehension Worksheet Comprehension Probe 1 The Midnight Beacon • Form A
Goal: Highlight 1 detail per chunk (Target: ≥ 2 details)
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Directions: Read each chunk. Select the best answer, then highlight 1 detail in the chunk that proves your answer.
1 Chunk 1: The Spiral Climb Detail Highlighted
Maya climbed the winding iron steps of the old lighthouse, holding a brass lantern in her left hand. Outside, thick gray fog rolled across the rocky shoreline, and cold waves crashed against the stone foundation.
1. What was the weather like outside the lighthouse?
A) Sunny and calm with warm ocean breezes
B) Cold and foggy with crashing waves
C) Raining heavily with loud thunderclaps
D) Freezing cold with drifting snow
2 Chunk 2: The Harbor Echo Detail Highlighted
Her grandfather paused on the ninth landing, catching his breath with a gentle smile. "Listen closely, Maya," he said, pointing toward the misty harbor. A distant foghorn sounded across the water, low and deep. Maya nodded, adjusting the wool scarf around her neck.
2. What sound echoed across the water from the harbor?
A) A distant foghorn sounding low and deep
B) The ringing bells of fishing ships
C) Screeching seagulls circling the shore
D) Whistling wind through the tower glass
3 Chunk 3: The Circular Room Detail Highlighted
At the top of the tower, a giant glass lens stood in the center of the circular room. Maya helped her grandfather polish the curved glass panels with a soft cotton cloth.
3. How did Maya help her grandfather in the top room?
A) She swept the wooden stairs and floor
B) She carried cans of oil up the stairs
C) She polished the curved glass panels
D) She locked the iron window latches
4 Chunk 4: Guiding Light Detail Highlighted
When the lamp sparked to life, a bright beam of golden light swept over the dark sea. Small fishing boats rocked gently in the bay below, safe from the jagged rocks along the coast. Maya looked through the glass, proud that their warm light would guide sailors through the stormy night.
4. Why was Maya proud of the light beam?
A) It made the dark circular room warmer
B) It signaled friends waiting on the beach
C) It was brighter than the street lamps
D) It would guide sailors safely through the storm
IEP Evidence Scoring: Highlighted Details: ____ / 4 (Goal: ≥ 2)
Burrow Chunked Comprehension Worksheet Comprehension Probe 2 The Hidden Burrow • Form B
Goal: Highlight 1 detail per chunk (Target: ≥ 2 details)
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Directions: Read each chunk. Select the best answer, then highlight 1 detail in the chunk that proves your answer.
1 Chunk 1: The Morning Trail Detail Highlighted
Early Saturday morning, Caleb walked his puppy, Rusty, along the winding dirt path behind the school. The damp autumn air smelled like cedar wood, fallen leaves, and rain.
1. What did the autumn air smell like?
A) Sweet wildflowers and cut grass
B) Cedar wood, fallen leaves, and rain
C) Ocean salt spray and woodsmoke
D) Damp pinecones and morning frost
2 Chunk 2: The Old Oak Tree Detail Highlighted
Suddenly, Rusty barked loudly, bolted toward a giant oak tree, and stopped near its twisted roots. Caleb hurried through the tall weeds, calling the puppy's name. When he reached the base of the trunk, he gasped in surprise.
2. Where did Rusty run before he stopped?
A) Onto the school playground
B) Into an old wooden shed
C) Toward a giant oak tree with twisted roots
D) Across the muddy creek bank
3 Chunk 3: The Secret Opening Detail Highlighted
Beneath the mossy roots, a hollow opening formed a natural tunnel into the hillside. Smooth gray stones lined the entrance, and dry pine needles covered the damp soil.
3. What lined the entrance of the natural tunnel?
A) Sharp branches and thorny vines
B) Smooth gray stones
C) Piles of colorful fallen leaves
D) Broken red clay bricks
4 Chunk 4: The Hidden Cache Detail Highlighted
"What did you find, buddy?" Caleb whispered, crouching beside the excited pup. Peering into the dim passage, he spotted three polished river pebbles and an old silver coin resting on a flat rock. Caleb smiled, realizing someone had created a secret treasure cache many years ago. He gently placed the coin back, eager to show his grandfather the mysterious discovery.
4. What items rested on the flat rock?
A) An old brass key and compass
B) Three river pebbles and a silver coin
C) A carved animal and silver ring
D) A glass marble and paper map
IEP Evidence Scoring: Highlighted Details: ____ / 4 (Goal: ≥ 2)
MC Accuracy: ____ / 4 | Goal Met (Passage 2 of 4): Yes No
Attic Chunked Comprehension Worksheet Comprehension Probe 3 The Stargazer Attic • Form C
Goal: Highlight 1 detail per chunk (Target: ≥ 2 details)
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Directions: Read each chunk. Select the best answer, then highlight 1 detail in the chunk that proves your answer.
1 Chunk 1: The Green Comet Detail Highlighted
Tonight was special, and Elena knew it. According to the science teacher, Mr. Davies, a bright green comet would streak across the northern sky after sunset.
1. What did Mr. Davies predict would happen?
A) A bright green comet would streak across the sky
B) A sudden meteor shower would illuminate the city
C) A total lunar eclipse would darken the moon
D) A rocket launch would be visible to the north
2 Chunk 2: The Attic Setup Detail Highlighted
Elena carried a star chart, a red flashlight, and a small notebook up the creaky attic stairs. Her brother, Marcus, was already adjusting the heavy brass telescope by the open circular window. A cool evening breeze stirred the white lace curtains, bringing the crisp scent of pine trees inside.
2. What three items did Elena carry up?
A) A camera, a wool blanket, and binoculars
B) A star chart, red flashlight, and notebook
C) A magnifying glass, compass, and lantern
D) A drawing pad, colored pencils, and clock
3 Chunk 3: The Dark Sky Detail Highlighted
"Come take a look, Elena," Marcus said quietly, stepping aside. Elena leaned forward, held her breath, and pressed her eye against the cool glass lens. At first, she only saw velvety black space and tiny clusters of silver stars.
3. What did Elena see at first through the lens?
A) The bright surface of the full moon
B) A speeding jet plane in the night sky
C) Velvety black space and clusters of stars
D) Tree branches swaying in the breeze
4 Chunk 4: Cosmic Wonder Detail Highlighted
Then, a glowing emerald streak appeared near the edge of the lens, trailing a sparkling tail of cosmic dust. Elena smiled with wonder, knowing she would never forget this magical night. She quickly opened her journal, sketching the shining comet across the page.
4. What did Elena do right after seeing the comet?
A) She ran downstairs to tell her parents
B) She sketched the shining comet in her journal
C) She adjusted the brass telescope focus
D) She turned off her red flashlight
IEP Evidence Scoring: Highlighted Details:
