Fluency Station Slides
Reading Intervention Lab
12-Minute Rotations
Fluency Power Stations
Strengthen accuracy through word chunking and unlock lightning-fast word recognition.
Target 1: Decoding Accuracy
Break complex words into syllable patterns & base chunks.
Target 2: Automatic Word Reading
Read high-frequency patterns instantly without sounding out.
Station Roadmap
Today's 4 Power Stations
Rotate on Chime
1
Chunk Lab
Accuracy
Slice multi-syllable cards into prefixes, bases, and vowel chunks.
Partner or Solo
2
Speedway
Automaticity
Sprint through 60-second high-frequency word tracks with a partner.
Partner Timed
3
Roll & Decode
Patterns
Roll dice, decode targeted vowel patterns, and claim game squares.
Partner Game
4
Scoop & Read
Phrasing
Read connected phrasing strips with smooth rhythm and natural pauses.
Solo or Duet
Voice Level at all stations: Level 1 (Whisper Coach Voice) Keep station materials organized for the next team!
1
Accuracy Center
The Chunk Lab
Focus: Word Anatomy
How to Work:
A
Spot the Core Units
Look for prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and suffixes (-tion, -able, -ing).
B
Separate into Chunks
Draw slash marks / between syllables or vowel patterns.
C
Blend Left-to-Right
Say each chunk cleanly, then fuse the complete word together smoothly.
Visual Model
unpredictable
un + pre + dict + able
"un - pre - dict - able" → unpredictable!
Goal: Record at least 8 chunked words on your Activity Pack page before time expires.
2
Automaticity Center
Rapid Word Speedway
Focus: Instant Sight Mastery
Partner A: The Sprinter
- Touch your finger directly below each word.
- Read words across the track as fast and cleanly as possible.
- If you trip, repeat the word accurately and keep racing!
Sprint Time: Exactly 60 Seconds
Partner B: The Pit Boss
- Hold the 1-minute sand timer or watch the screen clock.
- Follow along on your guide card with your pencil.
- Tally the total words correctly conquered when time rings.
Switch roles after Sprint 1 & Sprint 2!
Speed Rule: Accuracy comes first. A clean read always beats a wild guess! Record scores on Speedway Page
3
Pattern Game Center
Roll & Decode Matrix
Focus: Pattern Application
1
Roll the Die
Roll your number cube (1 through 6) to determine which pattern row you must decode.
2
Read & Explain
Read the next open word in that row aloud. State the target pattern (e.g., "silent-e makes long a").
3
Claim & Connect
Color your square with your crayon. The first player to conquer 4 connected squares wins the round!
Challenge Rule:
If your partner catches a misread, you lose your turn to claim that box.
Fair & Honest Coaching!
4
Expression & Flow Center
Scoop & Read Express
Focus: Phrasing & Prosody
Robot Reading (Word-by-Word):
The . . . train . . . raced . . . down . . . the . . . track . . .
Sounds choppy, disconnected, and slows down comprehension.
Fluency Scooping (Meaningful Chunks):
[ The fast train ] [ raced down ] [ the curved track. ]
Smooth, connected phrasing that sounds like natural speech!
Your Station Routine:
1
Trace the scoop curve with your index finger as you read aloud.
2
Take a breath only at punctuation marks, never mid-phrase.
3
Duet Read with your partner: read the phrase together in sync!
Tip: Adjust your voice volume and pitch to match emotion when you see exclamation marks!
Intervention Code
Coach, Don't Tell!
Golden Rule of Fluency
When your partner gets stuck on a word, do not blur it out. Follow the 3-Step Coaching Ladder:
01
Wait 3 Seconds
Silently count to 3. Give your partner's brain time to process the letters and decode.
02
Prompt the Chunk
Point to the tricky part. Ask: "What vowel sound does that make?" or "Cover the ending first."
03
Reread the Sentence
Once decoded, have your partner reread the whole line so fluency and meaning stick!
Kind Coaches Say: "Good catch fixing that chunk!" "Try that vowel sound one more time."
Stations Are Active!
Whisper Voices Only
Rotation Schedule
Round 1 12 Minutes Initial Setup
Round 2 12 Minutes Rotate +1
Round 3 12 Minutes Rotate +1
Wrap-Up 4 Minutes Mission Log Check
Before You Rotate:
Log words decoded on your Fluency Mission Log.
Return dice, timers, and cards to the station bin.
Wait for the chime before standing or moving.
Walk calmly to your next color-coded station.
Listen for the 1-minute warning chime to tidy up materials. Accuracy • Automaticity • Teamwork
Fluency Centers Activity Pack
1
THE CHUNK LAB
Station 1 • Accuracy & Syllable Anatomy
Name:
Date:
Mission: Draw slashes / between word parts, then write the chunks separately.
8 Words Goal
A
Multi-Chunk Word Anatomy
(Slash into Prefix / Base / Suffix & blend aloud)
Target Word
Prefix Chunk
Base / Root
Suffix Chunk
un/help/ful
re/charg/able
dis/play/ing
mis/lead/er
pre/dict/able
B
Chunk Expansion Pyramids
(Read each step down smoothly without pausing)
con
con • struct
con • struc • tion
construction
Read 3x:
trans
trans • port
trans • port • ing
transporting
Read 3x:
dis
dis • cov
dis • cov • er • y
discovery
Read 3x:
C
Decode in Context
1. The engineer made an un/ex/pect/ed ____________________ discovery in the lab.
2. We must re/con/nect ____________________ the battery before the storm begins.
3. Her bright smile was truly un/for/get/ta/ble ____________________ to the team.
Partner Coach Check: All words read cleanly? YES / RETRY
Coach Initials:
2
WORD SPEEDWAY
Station 2 • 60-Second Automaticity Sprints
Sprinter:
Timer Coach:
Rule: Read left-to-right across the tracks. Pit Boss tallies total words conquered in 60s!
Sprint • Track • Switch
Track A: Core Irregular & High-Frequency 15 Words
through
thought
enough
should
would
people
before
because
between
another
against
always
around
different
together
Track B: Vowel Patterns & R-Controlled 15 Words
stream
flight
ground
choice
shout
