{"product_id":"transatlantic-signal-5-day-reading-fluency-packet-level-2-printable-pdf","title":"Transatlantic Signal: 5-Day Reading Fluency Packet – Level 2 Printable PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp your developing or struggling reader build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence while learning how Marconi tested a radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printable, parent-guided reading lesson gives you a clear five-day routine to follow together. It’s designed for parents who want to help a child with reading at home but aren’t always sure what to do during practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it for additional practice alongside school instruction or as part of your homeschool reading routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour child practices the same age-respectful nonfiction passage throughout the week while you guide repeated reading, vocabulary, predictions, comprehension, text evidence, goal-setting, and reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is more than reading faster. Practice focuses on accuracy, smoothness, understanding, and confidence—with reminders to notice growth rather than expect perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive a 9-page printable PDF containing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cover page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Parent Guide with the Day 1 lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Words to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Student Passage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Parent Follow-Along Copy with cumulative word counts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Day 2: Vocabulary Builder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Day 3: Check Your Predictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Day 4: Find the Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Day 5: Final Read \u0026amp; Reflect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parent follow-along copy helps you track reading during timed practice while your child reads from a separate student passage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW THE FIVE-DAY ROUTINE WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1: Predict \u0026amp; Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreview the title, picture, and important topic words. Help your child make a prediction, then read the passage aloud while your child follows along. Your child completes a one-minute cold read, and you choose one small reading goal together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2: Vocabulary Builder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the word receive with a child-friendly definition, part-of-speech support, a parent example, and space to write a sentence. Your child rereads the passage, and you select a few difficult words to practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 3: Check Your Predictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReread the passage and revisit the ideas predicted on Day 1. Check whether each idea appeared in the text, then identify what the passage actually taught.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 4: Find the Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter rereading, your child answers three comprehension questions. First, encourage an answer from memory. Then help your child find and copy the sentence that supports the answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 5: Final Read \u0026amp; Reflect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete a one-minute cold read, briefly practice difficult words, and complete a hot read. Compare the Day 1 cold-read score with the Day 5 hot-read score, check the weekly goal, and reflect on something learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your child finishes a timed passage before one minute, the packet includes guidance to record the finishing time instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE PASSAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1901, Marconi set out to receive a radio signal sent across the Atlantic Ocean without a wire connecting the two shores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour child reads about the challenges of lifting an antenna, how a kite helped hold it in the air, and the three soft clicks Marconi reported hearing—the Morse code signal for S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historical topic gives developing readers something interesting to learn about while practicing their reading skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWORDS AND SKILLS PRACTICED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWords to Know:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Marconi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Radio signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Atlantic Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Earphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary word:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and language skills:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Repeated reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reading accuracy and fluency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Smoothness and phrasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vocabulary in context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Making and checking predictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reading comprehension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Finding text evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Copying supporting sentences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Goal-setting and reflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREADING LEVEL AND PARENT SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis packet is designed as Level 2 reading practice for developing and struggling readers. “Level 2” describes the intended phonics practice; it is not a school grade level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe passage includes short vowels, consonant blends, digraphs such as th and ck, ng words, simple silent-e words, and some high-frequency words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome historical topic words are intentionally beyond the phonics level. These are introduced on the Words to Know page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents are instructed to read those words aloud, briefly explain their meanings, and supply the word during reading if needed. Your child does not need to decode every unfamiliar topic word independently to participate successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGE-RESPECTFUL READING PRACTICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA child’s reading level does not tell you everything about their interests or thinking. Children who find reading difficult may still enjoy learning about history, inventions, science, and the wider world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransatlantic Signal offers supported practice with an interesting nonfiction topic, making it a useful option for older developing readers who need accessible material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may be a good fit for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Children who need additional reading practice at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Older developing or struggling readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Readers who benefit from adult support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Children working on accuracy, smoothness, and fluency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dyslexic learners using supported practice alongside appropriate reading instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• School families and homeschool families wanting a clear daily routine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA CLEAR PLAN FOR PARENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don’t have to turn a passage into a lesson on your own. This packet provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Instructions for each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A parent read-aloud and follow-along routine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Guidance for timed reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vocabulary support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comprehension and text-evidence questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A small weekly goal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A way to notice and celebrate growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint the packet, gather a pencil and timer, and follow the routine together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Instant digital PDF download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 9 printable pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• US Letter size: 8.5 × 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Print at home or through a local print shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No physical product will be mailed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Parent-guided reading practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Licensed for one household or one classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis packet provides fluency and comprehension practice alongside reading instruction. It does not replace systematic phonics instruction or individualized support when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWANT FOUR WEEKS OF READING PRACTICE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransatlantic Signal is Week 4 of the Communications Fluency series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore all four nonfiction lessons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pony Express\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Telegraph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Telephone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Transatlantic Signal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the Complete Communications Fluency Bundle for four full weeks of parent-guided reading practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitfox Learning Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014379253921,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/1889\/0657\/files\/01-transatlantic-signal-main.png?v=1791227222","url":"https:\/\/kitfoxlearning.com\/products\/transatlantic-signal-5-day-reading-fluency-packet-level-2-printable-pdf","provider":"Kitfox Learning Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}