Goal: 4 of 5 Correct = 80%
1. What triggers the sudden blooming of flowers in the desert?
A Intense summer sunshine B Sudden autumn rainstorms C Cold winter frost D Strong desert dust storms
2. Why do desert animals stay underground during the day?
A To escape extreme heat B To find plant seeds C To hide from bees D To sleep during rain
3. What do hummingbirds and bees do when the desert blooms?
A Build mud nests on cacti B Drink sweet flower nectar C Dig deep underground burrows D Fly away toward cooler lakes
4. As used in the passage, what does transformation mean?
A A big and complete change B A dangerous accident C A peaceful nap D A very long dry season
5. How long does the colorful wildflower bloom last?
A Only one single day B A couple of weeks C Throughout the whole year D For nearly eight months
My Results: Fluency: WCPM Accuracy: % Comp: / 5
Goal Met? Yes! Not Yet
Weekly Fluency Probe 3
Name:
Date:
Read aloud to your teacher. Read carefully and do your best! Weekly Goal: 80 WCPM • 95% Accuracy • 80% Comp
Leo and his grandfather stood at the top of the towering stone lighthouse. Outside, dark storm clouds rolled across the roaring ocean, and giant waves crashed against the jagged cliff. The wind howled through the narrow iron windows, rattling the heavy glass panes. Ships far out at sea depended entirely on the lighthouse beam to steer safely away from the dangerous rocks below. Suddenly, the powerful electric lamp flickered twice and clicked completely off. The dark sea swallowed the coastline. Leo felt his heart pound, but his grandfather stayed calm. They raced down the spiral staircase to the emergency generator room. Working together quickly, Leo held the flashlight steady while his grandfather turned the heavy steel valve. With a loud rumble, the generator restarted, and the bright beacon swept safely across the stormy waters once again.
Goal: 4 of 5 Correct = 80%
1. Why was the lighthouse beam so important for passing ships?
A It helped them catch fish B It kept them away from jagged rocks C It warmed the cold ship deck D It signaled that morning had arrived
2. What unexpected problem occurred during the storm?
A The iron windows shattered B The electric lamp shut off completely C A big ship crashed into the cliff D The spiral staircase flooded
3. What was Leo's job in the emergency generator room?
A Turning the heavy steel valve B Holding the flashlight steady C Calling the coast guard on the radio D Cleaning the lamp glass
4. As used in the story, what does the word beacon mean?
A A guiding light or signal B A deep ocean wave C A loud wooden horn D A sharp underwater rock
5. Which word best describes Leo's grandfather during the emergency?
A Frustrated and angry B Calm and capable C Confused and frightened D Careless and slow
My Results: Fluency: WCPM Accuracy: % Comp: / 5
Goal Met? Yes! Not Yet
Weekly Fluency Probe 4
Name:
Date:
Read aloud to your teacher. Read carefully and do your best! Weekly Goal: 80 WCPM • 95% Accuracy • 80% Comp
Maya climbed the seventy wooden steps to reach the observation cab at the summit of Pine Peak. Her job for the summer was to protect the vast national forest as a wilderness fire lookout. From high above the trees, she could see rolling mountains, sparkling blue lakes, and miles of green evergreen canopies. Maya checked her instruments carefully every morning. She used a special brass compass called an Osborne Fire Finder to locate exact coordinates across the horizon. When a dry lightning storm struck the northern ridge, a thin plume of grey smoke drifted into the sky. Maya immediately adjusted her sights, calculated the exact distance, and radioed the ranger station. Within twenty minutes, a helicopter arrived with water buckets to extinguish the tiny blaze before it could spread. Maya smiled, knowing she kept the forest safe.
Goal: 4 of 5 Correct = 80%
1. What was Maya's summer job on Pine Peak?
A Flying a helicopter B Wilderness fire lookout A Planting pine trees D Building wooden steps
2. What tool did Maya use to find exact coordinates on the horizon?
A An Osborne Fire Finder compass B A pocket magnifying glass C A weather barometer D A satellite smartphone
3. What caused the smoke plume to appear on the ridge?
A A campfire left by hikers B A dry lightning storm C Sparks from a passing train D Heat from a sunny afternoon
4. As used in the passage, what does the word extinguish mean?
A Put out or smother completely B Watch from far away C Make something burn faster D Hide inside a shelter
5. How did the rangers put out the fire before it grew?
A Waiting for heavy rainfall B Sending a helicopter with water buckets C Digging trenches with bulldozers D Blowing air across the trees
My Results: Fluency: WCPM Accuracy: % Comp: / 5
Goal Met? Yes! Not Yet
Evaluator: Benchmark Status: [ ] Goal Met (All 3) [ ] Progressing [ ] Needs Review Page 1 of 4
Teacher Scoring Guide
Student: Date:
Scoring Marks: Slash (/) = Misread Caret (^) = Insertion Circle = Omission SC = Self-Correct (≤3s, No error) T = Teacher Told (>3s, Error) Bracket (]) = 60s Mark
The Sonoran Desert usually looks dry, quiet, and dusty during the hot summer months.[ 14 ]
Giant saguaro cacti stand like tall green statues under the blazing sun. Animals[ 27 ]
stay underground during the middle of the day to escape the scorching heat.[ 40 ]
But when sudden autumn rainstorms sweep across the land, a wondrous[ 51 ]
transformation begins. Seeds that have waited deep beneath the sand for[ 62 ]
years suddenly wake up. Within a few short days, bright wildflowers burst[ 74 ]
open across the rocky valleys. Yellow poppies, purple lupines, and red desert[ 86 ] ★
paintbrushes turn the brown hills into a vibrant sea of color. Swarms of[ 99 ]
hummingbirds and bumblebees arrive to drink the sweet nectar. This[ 109 ]
colorful celebration lasts only a couple of weeks before the dry[ 120 ]
heat returns. The flowers quickly drop new seeds into the warm soil,[ 132 ]
waiting patiently for the next desert storm.[ 139 ]
Total Words Read
Errors (E)
WCPM (Goal: 80)
Accuracy (Goal: ≥95%) %
Comprehension Answer Key (Goal: ≥4 of 5 / 80%) Student Score: / 5 ( %)
1. B Sudden autumn rainstorms — Text Evidence: "...when sudden autumn rainstorms sweep across the land..."
2. A To escape extreme heat — Text Evidence: "Animals stay underground during the middle of the day to escape the scorching heat."
3. B Drink sweet flower nectar — Text Evidence: "Swarms of hummingbirds and bumblebees arrive to drink the sweet nectar."
4. A A big and complete change — Context Evidence: The shift from dry brown dust to a colorful sea of flowers illustrates dramatic transformation.
5. B A couple of weeks — Text Evidence: "This colorful celebration lasts only a couple of weeks before the dry heat returns."
Qualitative Prosody Rating (1 = Beginning, 4 = Advanced Fluent)
Expression: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Phrasing: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Smoothness: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Pace: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Evaluator: Benchmark Status: [ ] Goal Met (All 3) [ ] Progressing [ ] Needs Review Page 2 of 4
Teacher Scoring Guide
Student: Date:
Scoring Marks: Slash (/) = Misread Caret (^) = Insertion Circle = Omission SC = Self-Correct (≤3s, No error) T = Teacher Told (>3s, Error) Bracket (]) = 60s Mark
Leo and his grandfather stood at the top of the towering stone lighthouse.[ 13 ]
Outside, dark storm clouds rolled across the roaring ocean, and giant[ 24 ]
waves crashed against the jagged cliff. The wind howled through the narrow[ 36 ]
iron windows, rattling the heavy glass panes. Ships far out at sea depended[ 49 ]
entirely on the lighthouse beam to steer safely away from the dangerous[ 61 ]
rocks below. Suddenly, the powerful electric lamp flickered twice and clicked[ 72 ]
completely off. The dark sea swallowed the coastline. Leo felt his heart[ 84 ] ★
pound, but his grandfather stayed calm. They raced down the spiral staircase[ 96 ]
to the emergency generator room. Working together quickly, Leo held the[ 107 ]
flashlight steady while his grandfather turned the heavy steel valve. With a[ 119 ]
loud rumble, the generator restarted, and the bright beacon swept safely[ 130 ]
across the stormy waters once again.[ 136 ]
Total Words Read
Errors (E)
WCPM (Goal: 80)
Accuracy (Goal: ≥95%) %
Comprehension Answer Key (Goal: ≥4 of 5 / 80%) Student Score: / 5 ( %)
1. B It kept them away from jagged rocks — Text Evidence: "Ships far out at sea depended entirely on the lighthouse beam to steer safely away from the dangerous rocks..."
2. B The electric lamp shut off completely — Text Evidence: "...the powerful electric lamp flickered twice and clicked completely off."
3. B Holding the flashlight steady — Text Evidence: "Leo held the flashlight steady while his grandfather turned the heavy steel valve."
4. A A guiding light or signal — Context Evidence: The bright beam of the lighthouse sweeping safely across waters indicates a guiding signal.
5. B Calm and capable — Text Evidence: "Leo felt his heart pound, but his grandfather stayed calm. They raced down... restarted the generator."
Qualitative Prosody Rating (1 = Beginning, 4 = Advanced Fluent)
Expression: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Phrasing: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Smoothness: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Pace: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Evaluator: Benchmark Status: [ ] Goal Met (All 3) [ ] Progressing [ ] Needs Review Page 3 of 4
Teacher Scoring Guide
Student: Date:
Scoring Marks: Slash (/) = Misread Caret (^) = Insertion Circle = Omission SC = Self-Correct (≤3s, No error) T = Teacher Told (>3s, Error) Bracket (]) = 60s Mark
Maya climbed the seventy wooden steps to reach the observation cab at the[ 13 ]
summit of Pine Peak. Her job for the summer was to protect the vast[ 27 ]
national forest as a wilderness fire lookout. From high above the trees,[ 39 ]
she could see rolling mountains, sparkling blue lakes, and miles of green[ 51 ]
evergreen canopies. Maya checked her instruments carefully every morning. She[ 61 ]
used a special brass compass called an Osborne Fire Finder to locate[ 73 ]
exact coordinates across the horizon. When a dry lightning storm struck the[ 85 ] ★
northern ridge, a thin plume of grey smoke drifted into the sky. Maya[ 98 ]
immediately adjusted her sights, calculated the exact distance, and radioed the[ 109 ]
ranger station. Within twenty minutes, a helicopter arrived with water[ 119 ]
buckets to extinguish the tiny blaze before it could spread. Maya[ 130 ]
smiled, knowing she kept the forest safe.[ 137 ]
Total Words Read
Errors (E)
WCPM (Goal: 80)
Accuracy (Goal: ≥95%) %
Comprehension Answer Key (Goal: ≥4 of 5 / 80%) Student Score: / 5 ( %)
1. B Wilderness fire lookout — Text Evidence: "...job for the summer was to protect the vast national forest as a wilderness fire lookout."
2. A An Osborne Fire Finder compass — Text Evidence: "She used a special brass compass called an Osborne Fire Finder to locate exact coordinates..."
3. B A dry lightning storm — Text Evidence: "When a dry lightning storm struck the northern ridge, a thin plume of grey smoke drifted into the sky."
4. A Put out or smother completely — Context Evidence: The helicopter dropped water buckets to put out ("extinguish") the blaze.
5. B Sending a helicopter with water buckets — Text Evidence: "...a helicopter arrived with water buckets to extinguish the tiny blaze before it could spread."
Qualitative Prosody Rating (1 = Beginning, 4 = Advanced Fluent)
Expression: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Phrasing: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Smoothness: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Pace: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Evaluator: Benchmark Status: [ ] Goal Met (All 3) [ ] Progressing [ ] Needs Review Page 4 of 4
