Game Day Goals: A Fun and Engaging Fluency Story for Early Readers!

Get your students excited about reading with Game Day Goals—a high-interest, low-level fluency passage perfect for beginning readers! Designed with a Lexile range of BR–50L, this soccer-themed story helps young learners build reading confidence through timed repeated readings, comprehension questions, and vocabulary support.

Readers will follow Liam, a determined soccer player, as he leads his team to victory in the big game. With kid-friendly language and relatable content, this resource keeps even the most reluctant readers motivated!

What’s Included:

• One engaging story (145 words)
• Built-in Words Per Minute tracker
• Three rounds of timed reading for fluency development
• Comprehension questions for close reading
• Vocabulary word bank
• Perfect for RTI, small group instruction, homework, or independent practice
  

✨ Created for early readers (PreK–1st Grade)

⚽ Great for sports fans and active learners

Aligned with best practices in fluency instruction and repeated reading research

Help your students gain fluency, comprehension, and confidence—all while having fun with Game Day Goals!