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 Two students are partners.

Partner #1 reads a story/passage while Partner #2
turns over a timer or begins a stopwatch.
Partner #2 listens to Partner #1 read and listens for
number of repetitions, phrasing of words, and
expression in voice.
When the time is over, Partner #2 completes
Fluency Check worksheet. Then Partner #1 and
Partner #2 switch jobs.

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 I printed the different levels of passages on

different colored cardstock and put them on a ring.
The timer is from Oriental Trading.
You can find longer passages at Reading A-Z. This
site has a few free passages.

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Kindergarten:
RL.K.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
RF.K.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.K.4. Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.
1st Grade
RFS.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RFS.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
2nd Grade:
RFS.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RFS.2.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
3rd Grade:
RF.3.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.3.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
4th Grade
RF.4.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
5th Grade
RF.5.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

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Fluency Check #1
Partner #1:____________________________

Date:_______________

Story:________________________________________ Level:________
Total words read:_________ Mistakes:_________

Minutes read: 1 2 3
(circle)

Fluency
Level

4
3
2
1

After listening to your partner read, put an X in the circles of all that apply.

o Reads in large phrases.

o Most of the story is read with expression in voice.
o Very few repetitions.
o Reads in 3 to 4 word phrases.
o Little or no expression in voice when reading.
o Most of the reading is in 2 word phrases.
o Some word-by-word reading.
o Almost all of the reading is word-by-word

Fluency Check #2
Partner #2:____________________________

Date:_______________

Story:________________________________________ Level:________
Total words read:_________ Mistakes:_________

Minutes read: 1 2 3
(circle)

4
3
2
1

After listening to your partner read, put an X in the circles of all that apply.

o Reads in large phrases.

o Most of the story is read with expression in voice.
o Very few repetitions.
o Reads in 3 to 4 word phrases.
o Little or no expression in voice when reading.
o Most of the reading is in 2 word phrases.
o Some word-by-word reading.
o Almost all of the reading is word-by-word

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Fluency
Level

Fluency Check Passage #1

Story: Sam the Rat Level: K

Sam is a rat. He is big and white. He has

a long tail. Sam lives in a log. The log is
warm and snug. He likes to run and play.
He likes the sun, too. He runs in the sun.
He jumps in the sun. Now Sam wants a
nap!
Total number of words: 51

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Fluency Check Passage #1

Story: Sam the Rat Level: K

Sam is a rat. He is big and white. He has

a long tail. Sam lives in a log. The log is
warm and snug. He likes to run and play.
He likes the sun, too. He runs in the sun.
He jumps in the sun. Now Sam wants a
nap!
Total number of words: 51
Print on card stock and cut apart.

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Fluency Check Passage #2

Story: Spot Level: 1st

My friend Jake has a dog. He is big and

brown. Jakes dog is named Spot. Spot has a
black spot on his head. It looks like he has a
hat on his head. Spot loves to play with a
ball. Jake and I like to play fetch with Spot.
Spot always brings the ball to us. Spot is a
good dog! I wish I had a dog, too.

Total number of words: 69

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Fluency Check Passage #2

Story: Spot Level: 1st

My friend Jake has a dog. He is big and

brown. Jakes dog is named Spot. Spot has a
black spot on his head. It looks like he has a
hat on his head. Spot loves to play with a
ball. Jake and I like to play fetch with Spot.
Spot always brings the ball to us. Spot is a
good dog! I wish I had a dog, too.

Total number of words: 69

Print on card stock and cut apart.

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Fluency Check Passage #3

Story: My Bike

Level: 2nd

My dad is the best! He taught me how

to ride my bike. I was very scared. But,
dad told me he would run beside me so I
would not fall. I climbed on my bike and
began to pedal. I held on tight. My dad
ran beside me. Then he let go. I was
riding my bike by myself!

Total number of words: 60

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Fluency Check Passage #3

Story: My Bike

Level: 2nd

My dad is the best! He taught me how

to ride my bike. I was very scared. But,
dad told me he would run beside me so I
would not fall. I climbed on my bike and
began to pedal. I held on tight. My dad
ran beside me. Then he let go. I was
riding my bike by myself!

Total number of words: 60

Print on card stock and cut apart.

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Fluency Check Passage #4

Story: Dodge Ball Level: 3rd

One of my favorite things about school is recess.

We go outside after lunch. My friends and I like to
play dodge ball. Each day we pick a new person to
be in the middle. Today it was my turn. Everyone
was throwing the ball at me but I dodged it. I am a
fast runner. I think that helped me. But, then I got
tired and did not move fast enough. My friend,
Jake, threw the ball and hit me. It is a fun game!

Total words read: 86

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Fluency Check Passage #4

Story: Dodge Ball Level: 3rd

One of my favorite things about school is recess.

We go outside after lunch. My friends and I like to
play dodge ball. Each day we pick a new person to
be in the middle. Today it was my turn. Everyone
was throwing the ball at me but I dodged it. I am a
fast runner. I think that helped me. But, then I got
tired and did not move fast enough. My friend,
Jake, threw the ball and hit me. It is a fun game!

Total words read: 86
Print on card stock and cut apart.

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