Garden Secrets Passage Pollinators
Garden Secrets
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Teacher Note This 158-word passage focuses on r-controlled vowels and vowel teams .
A small beetle crawls across a dark leaf. It is hard 11
at work in the garden. The morning air is clear and 22
warm. The beetle looks for a flower with a bright star 33
shape. It wants to find a sweet snack. In the center 44
of the bloom, there is sticky yellow dust. This is pollen. 55
The beetle moves slowly. As it eats, some dust sticks to 66
its shell. Later, the beetle crawls to a new plant. It 77
leaves some dust behind. This is how seeds start to form. 88
Many people do not see the beetle. It is a secret 99
helper. Birds chirp in the trees, but the beetle stays near 111
the dirt. It likes the cool shade under the ferns. The 122
sun begins to rise high in the sky. The beetle finds 133
a safe spot to rest. It will come out again to 144
help the garden grow. We are lucky to have such hard 156
workers nearby. 158
Fluency Scoring
Time
1:00
Total Words
158
Errors
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Night Flight Passage Pollinators
Night Flight
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Teacher Note 203 words. Focuses on diphthongs and vowel teams .
When the sun goes down, a new team starts to work. The 13
night sky is dark and high. Roy and Joyce like to watch 26
the flowers that bloom only in the moonlight. "Look at 37
that big moth!" Roy says. He points to a moth with gray 50
wings. It hovers near a white flower. Joyce looks up and 62
smiles. The moth has a very long tongue. It drinks the 74
sweet nectar from inside. These moths are loud when they 85
fly. They hear the sound of their wings beating fast. Bats 97
also come out to play. They find flowers that have a 109
strong smell. It is not scary to see them. They bring joy 123
to the garden. The pollen sticks to their fur and heads. 135
Roy found a smooth stone to sit on. He watches the moths 148
dance around the plants. After a short while, the moon 159
moves across the sky. "The night shift is busy," Roy shouts 171
softly. They walk back home. The air feels cool. They are 183
proud to know about the secret helpers that work during 195
the dark night flight. 203
Fluency Scoring
Time
1:00
Total Words
203
Errors
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Traveler Tails Passage Pollinators
Traveler Tales
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Teacher Note 253 words. Focuses on multisyllabic words and suffixes .
The Monarch butterfly flies slowly across the wide blue sky. 11
She looks through the air to find a small, green field. 23
She is careful to watch for the milkweed plants that grow 34
under the sun. The day is bright, and the morning is 46
peaceful. The butterflies are cheerful as they travel together. 55
"We must find the spot before it gets cold," the older 67
ones seem to say. They move with great quickness. They 78
flap their orange wings and glide on the wind. Suddenly, a 91
large bird swoops from the trees. It is a wonderful sight, 103
but the butterfly must stay safe. She dives high into the 115
air. A young boy named Sam watches from below. He is 126
breathless with excitement. Sam wants to be a scientist 136
one day. He shows great kindness to all the insects he 148
finds. After a few hours, the garden appears. It is filled 160
with thick flowers and tall stems. "This is the place," Sam 172
whispers. The butterflies land and drift slowly. The pollen 182
on their legs is thick and soft. They found a source of 195
fresh food. It was a successful trip. Everyone felt thankful 205
to see the Monarchs. They rest as the sun sets under 216
the bright clouds. The darkness of the night is filled with 227
the sounds of the wild. Sam felt fearless. He knew that the 239
morning would bring more helpers. Nature is a vast place 250
with many secrets. 253
Time
1:00
Total Words
253
Errors
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Pollinator Fluency Tracker Pollinators Tracker
Teacher Resource • Fluency & Accuracy Tracking
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| Helpful Bee
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| Garden Secrets
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| Busy Pollinators
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| Seed Journey
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| Night Flight
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| Traveler Tales
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Teaching Notes & Observations
Student Progress Trends
Instructional Next Steps
Helpful Bee Passage Pollinators
Helpful Bee
Student:
Date:
Teacher Note 105 words. Focuses on long vowels and vowel teams .
The sun is hot in the green field. A small bee flies 12
fast. It hums as it goes from rose to rose. The bee finds 25
sweet nectar in each one. It drinks the food it needs. Tiny 37
pollen dust sticks to its legs. The bee has six legs and 49
fuzzy hair. It flies to a white flower. Some of the yellow 61
dust falls off. The plant can now make a seed. This helper 73
bee is very brave. It works all day long in the bright sun. 86
It takes food back to its hive. The bee is glad to do a big 101
job for the world. 105
Time
1:00
Total Words
105
Errors
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Busy Pollinators Passage Pollinators
Busy Pollinators
Student:
Date:
Teacher Note 166 words. Focuses on vowel teams , r-controlled vowels , and suffixes .
The garden is a busy place in the spring. Have you ever 12
seen a small bee landing on a bright flower? It is doing 24
a very important job. The bee is looking for sweet nectar. 35
As it drinks, yellow pollen sticks to its fuzzy body. Then, 46
the bee flies to another bloom. Some of that pollen falls 57
off. This helps new seeds grow. Bees are not the only 68
ones that help. Butterflies are also great pollinators. They 78
have long tongues to sip nectar from deep inside flowers. 88
Their wings are colorful and beautiful. They flutter from 98
place to place with quickness. Even some birds, like 107
hummingbirds, play a part. They are very fast. Their wings 117
move so quickly that they make a humming sound. They like 129
red flowers the most. Without these helpers, our world 139
would have fewer fruits and flowers. We should be thankful 150
for the hard work of these tiny creatures. They make our 162
gardens full of life. 166
Fluency Scoring
Time
1:00
Total Words
166
Errors
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Seed Journey Passage Pollinators
Seed Journey
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Date:
Teacher Note 184 words. Focuses on diphthongs and suffixes . Connects pollination to seed dispersal.
After a flower is pollinated, a seed begins to grow. But 12
how does that seed find a new place to live? Seeds have 25
many clever ways to travel. Some seeds are light and 35
fluffy. When a strong wind begins to blow, they float 46
through the air like tiny clouds. They may land in a yard 59
far away from the mother plant. Other seeds have sharp 70
hooks or burrs. These sticky seeds catch on the fur of a 83
passing animal. The animal carries the seed for a long 94
distance. Sometimes, a seed falls into a stream. It drifts 105
on the water with quietness until it hits the bank. Every 117
seed is waiting for the right spot to sprout. They need good 130
soil, water, and sunlight to be successful. Once they are 141
safe in the ground, they slowly grow into new plants. We 153
can find these seeds in the woods, the park, or even in our 167
own town. Nature is wonderful at finding ways to keep the 179
cycle of life going. 184
Time
1:00
Total Words
184
Errors
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Butterfly Life Passage Pollinators
Butterfly Life
Student:
Date:
Teacher Note 122 words. Focuses on silent e , vowel teams , and r-controlled vowels .
A butterfly starts as a tiny egg on a leaf. A small 12
caterpillar comes out of the egg. It likes to eat and eat. 25
It grows big and fat. Then, it makes a hard home called 37
a chrysalis. Inside, a big change happens. Soon, a pretty 48
butterfly comes out. It waits for its wings to dry. Then it 61
can fly into the sky. It looks for sweet food in the garden. 74
It lands on a red flower to drink nectar. Yellow dust stays 86
on its feet. When it flies to a new flower, the dust falls 99
off. This helps the plant make seeds. The butterfly is a 111
great helper. We like to see them play in the sun. 122
Time
1:00
Total Words
122
Errors
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