Lighthouse Relay

Students work together in small groups to complete a relay-style reading activity where each reader continues the passage from where the previous reader stopped. This engaging fluency exercise encourages teamwork, listening skills, pacing, and expressive reading while maintaining comprehension of the narrative. After the relay, students answer comprehension questions and reflect on group reading performance. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this worksheet provides a unique and motivating approach to developing oral reading fluency.

Academic Focus

• Collaborative Fluency Practice – Read smoothly as part of a group reading experience.
• Oral Reading Expression – Develop pacing, phrasing, and vocal confidence.
• Listening and Attention Skills – Follow along and transition seamlessly between readers.
• Narrative Comprehension – Understand story events and answer text-based questions.

Learning Benefits

• Highly Engaging Format – Encourages participation through teamwork.
• Builds Reading Confidence – Provides support through shared reading experiences.
• Strengthens Speaking and Listening Skills – Reinforces communication and attention.
• Ready-to-Use Activity – Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, and classroom practice.

Group reading activities help students practice fluency in a supportive and interactive environment. This worksheet strengthens comprehension, pacing, expression, listening, vocabulary, oral language, and teamwork skills through structured collaboration. Students learn to maintain accuracy and understanding while reading with others. Whether used in classrooms or enrichment settings, this activity reinforces the connection between fluent reading and effective communication.