Lake Camp Fluency Read
UFLI Lesson 62 • VCe Review
The Camp by the Lake
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Fluency Goal: Read with smooth phrasing and accuracy. Watch for the magic e!
a_e i_e o_e u_e / e_e
Decodable Fluency Text Running Words
Dave and Luke hike up the long trail to the lake. 11
They smile as they see the sun shine on the blue water. 23
"We can pitch our tent by that pine tree," said Luke. 34
Dave drove a stake in the grass to make the tent safe. 46
Then, they rode a red bike down the stone lane. 56
A cute mule ate wild grass close to the side path. 67
At five, they made a campfire with dry sticks and pine cones. 79
They sat by the glow and had a big slice of plum cake. 92
It was late, so they went inside the tent with big smiles. 104
Fluency Log 1-minute timings
Read 1 Cold
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Read 2 Practice
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Read 3 Hot ⭐
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Comprehension Check • Answer in Full Sentences or Fill In
Where did Dave and Luke choose to pitch their tent?
by a pine tree inside a cave on top of a bike
What animal did the boys spot eating grass by the path?
Why did Dave drive a stake into the grass?
What sweet treat did the boys eat beside the campfire glow?
What did Dave and Luke do when it got late?
Total Word Count: 104 words Target VCe Patterns: a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e Scoring: ____ / 5 Comprehension
Lake Camp Answer Key
Teacher Resource • Answer Key UFLI Lesson 62
The Camp by the Lake — Scoring Guide
104 Total Words VCe Pattern Review
VCe Words in Passage (24 Decodable Targets) Check student accuracy on magic-e endings
a_e (7 words) Dave, lake, stake, make, safe, lane, cake
i_e (9 words) hike, smile, shine, pine, bike, side, five, slice, inside
o_e (4 words) drove, rode, stone, cones
u_e (3 words) Luke, cute, mule
WCPM Formula
Words Read – Errors = WCPM
Count uncorrected omissions, substitutions, & hesitations (>3 sec).
Grade Benchmarks
Grade 1 (Spring): 50–60 WCPM
Grade 2 (Fall): 50–65 WCPM
Accuracy Goal: 95%+
Repeated Reading Tips
Read 1 establishes baseline. Prompt self-correction for short vs. long vowel slips before Read 2 and Read 3.
Comprehension Question Answers & Criteria
5 Points Total (1 pt each)
1. Where did Dave and Luke choose to pitch their tent? Line 3
by a pine tree (Multiple choice option A)
2. What animal did the boys spot eating grass by the path? Line 6
Correct Answer: A cute mule (or simply: a mule).
Acceptable variations: "mule", "a mule", "a cute mule". Notice correct long u pronunciation /m-y-oo-l/.
3. Why did Dave drive a stake into the grass? Line 4
Correct Answer: To make the tent safe (or keep it secure/standing).
Acceptable variations: "to make the tent safe", "so the tent was safe", "to hold the tent down".
4. What sweet treat did the boys eat beside the campfire glow? Line 8
Correct Answer: A big slice of plum cake (or: plum cake / cake).
Acceptable variations: "plum cake", "cake", "a slice of plum cake".
5. What did Dave and Luke do when it got late? Line 9
Correct Answer: They went inside the tent with big smiles (or went to sleep/went inside).
Acceptable variations: "went inside the tent", "smiled and went in their tent", "went to bed in the tent".
Common Phonics Intervention Prompts
If student reads short vowel (e.g., "lak" instead of "lake"):
Prompt: "Look at the end of the word. What does the magic 'e' tell the vowel to say?"
If student omits silent 'e' or blends 'u_e' as short u:
Prompt: "Tap out the sounds: /m/ /yoo/ /l/ — mule. Blend it smooth!"
