A comprehensive fluency progress monitoring kit targeting high-frequency compound words. It features progressive student reading passages with visual decoding support and corresponding teacher running record sheets to track speed, accuracy, and comprehension.
Formula: WCPM = (Words Read - Errors) x (60 / Time) Accuracy % = ((Words Read - Errors) / Words Read) x 100
Passage B: The Forgotten Shipwreck
Mark miscues: slash (error), write word (substitution), SC (self-correct)
A salty ocean breeze blew as we walked along the sandy shore/line. [12 words]
We were searching for the remains of a famous historic ship/wreck that local legends claimed lay buried in the dunes. [33 words]
The bright sun/light reflected off the water, making it easy to spot objects buried deep in the wet sand. [52 words]
Near a shallow tide/pool, we discovered a strange piece of dark drift/wood covered in barnacles. [67 words]
Just beyond it, the wooden hull of the ship peeked out from the sand. [81 words]
In the back/ground, the tall light/house stood watch over the dangerous rocky coast. [94 words]
We quickly drew some sketches in our note/books before the incoming high tide rose to hide this relic once again. [114 words]
Comprehension Questions (1 pt each)
1. Inference: Why did the characters have to draw their sketches quickly?
Answer: Because the incoming high tide would soon cover the shipwreck.
2. Vocabulary: Define the compound word "tidepool" based on its word parts.
Answer: A pool of water left behind by the ocean tide along the shore.
3. Detail: What stood watch in the background of this scene?
Answer: A tall lighthouse.
Qualitative Decoding Observations
Decoded multi-syllable compound parts quickly Utilized slashes without halting oral rhythm Struggled to blend parts (choppy or robotic) Substituted second part of compound word
Score: ____ / 3 Comp Miscues: _________
Teacher Fluency Tool • Grade 4
Running Record Tracker
Passage C (Level 3)
Student:
Teacher:
Date:
Target WCPM: 110 - 130
Fluency & Accuracy Scoring Table
Time (sec)
Words Read
Errors (E)
Self-Corr (SC)
WCPM
Accuracy %
/ 112 total
Formula: WCPM = (Words Read - Errors) x (60 / Time) Accuracy % = ((Words Read - Errors) / Words Read) x 100
Passage C: The Midnight Thunderstorm
Mark miscues: slash (error), write word (substitution), SC (self-correct)
A sudden, severe thunder/storm woke us in the middle of the night. [12 words]
Large rain/drops drummed loudly against our green/house roof, sounding like a million tiny drums. [26 words]
Brilliant flashes of lightning illuminated the entire bed/room, followed by a low rumble of thunder that shook the floor/boards. [45 words]
From my window, I watched the wind bend the tree branches under the dark skies. [60 words]
Dad used his bright flash/light to check the back/yard for fallen tree limbs. [73 words]
Fortunately, the power/lines remained safe and intact throughout the storm. [83 words]
By sun/rise, the dramatic storm had passed, leaving behind a beautiful sparkling land/scape out/side. [97 words]
We stepped onto the damp cross/walk to admire a colorful rain/bow stretching across the neighborhood. [112 words]
Comprehension Questions (1 pt each)
1. Inference: What visual evidence indicates the severe strength of the storm?
2. Vocabulary: Why are "powerlines" critical to monitor during a major storm?
Answer: If they snap or fail, the home will lose electricity and power.
3. Detail: What beautiful structure did they see over the neighborhood at sunrise?
Answer: A colorful rainbow.
Qualitative Decoding Observations
Decoded multi-syllable compound parts quickly Utilized slashes without halting oral rhythm Struggled to blend parts (choppy or robotic) Substituted second part of compound word
