AP Words Fluency Practice

Support your students in building confidence and fluency with AP word family practice using this flexible set of reading activities. All target words are part of the AP word family. Whether you’re introducing CVC words or reviewing them mid-year, this pack makes it easy to focus on one word family in a meaningful and engaging way.

What is Included:

• Word List Strips – Each of these three strips contains a series of AP family words only. They are perfect for repeated reading and fluency tracking.

• Sentence Strips – Simple sentences featuring AP words help students read within context while continuing to strengthen their decoding skills.

• Fluency Worksheet – Students read a handful of short sentences, then choose one to illustrate, reinforcing comprehension and visualization.

• Short Reading Passage – A brief AP word story offers a chance to practice rereading for fluency. Includes two simple questions and a space for a drawing to check understanding.

• Sentence Pyramid Cards – These eight sentence pyramids add one word at a time, encouraging students to reread and gradually expand their fluency with full sentences.

The variety of activities allows teachers to differentiate fluency practice for students on different levels of learning. Young learners with stay engaged with learning when using these fluency activities.

How to Use:

• These activities work very well in a reading or phonics center for students to work on independently or with a partner.

• They make great small group activities. Teachers can pull aside small groups of students who need extra practice reading AP words for fluency.

• The sentence fluency worksheets and reading comprehension page can be utilized as homework to send home for students to complete.

When to Use:

• Homework - The worksheets are perfect for sending home for students to read with their parents.

• Independent Work at desks or in Centers - Place the reading cards or sheets in a center or give to students to complete independently.

These materials are designed to be low prep. Simply print, cut where needed, and use right away. Laminating the strips and pyramid cards can help extend their usability across multiple groups or years.

Perfect for reinforcing word families, supporting early fluency goals, or providing extra practice for students who benefit from repetition with familiar patterns.