Did you know that all children's books have levels? Makes sense doesn't it? It takes more than just a number or letter to figure it out. In fact many companies use different types of leveling systems. Here is one way you can level the books you already have in your home or choose from the library.
Here is where the confusion begins, both books have inviting covers and fun stories.
They look good, right?
Turns out there is a full grade level difference between them! Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a Level E (mid first grade) and Click, Clack Moo Cows that Type is a Level K (mid second grade).
Surprised? They're both great picture books, but only one is good for a beginning reader. Five Little Monkeys has repetitive text (words and rhyme repeats) and kids can anticipate which words are coming next.
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When your child reads a books that provides just the right amount of challenge, maximum learning takes place. How can you tell if the level you've chosen is just right for them? Click here for choosing just right books or ask their teacher! (see end of post for even more tips!)
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Below you'll find a sample book for each level. Below the picture of each book is a link to more books at that level from Scholastic Book Wizard.
I tried to find familiar books and authors. The book lists all link to Amazon.com; however you can find most of these popular titles at your library.
I tried to find familiar books and authors. The book lists all link to Amazon.com; however you can find most of these popular titles at your library.
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Level E / DRA 8
Today is MondayFive Green and Speckled Frogs Do Your Ears Hang Low?
*click here for more Level E/8
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Level F / DRA 10
I Spy a Dinosaur's Eye
Biscuit
Soccer Game
Baa-Choo!
*click here for more Level F/10 books
Level G / DRA 12
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Just for You Little Critter
More Spaghetti, I Say!
Level H / DRA 14
There's a Wocket in My Pocket
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp
Lego City - All Hands on Deck!
Duck on a Bike
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| Level I - click here for more books |
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| Level K - click here for more books |
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| Level L - Click here for more books |
Level M - click here for more books
Now what do you do?
1. If your child is in school, ask your child's teacher his reading level. She may use a letter or number. Use the Scholastic Chart to interpret it to a level that makes sense to you.
2. Take a book your child can already read and put it into the Scholastic Book Wizard. See what other books are your child's level and then make your library list!
3. Teach your child how to choose a Just Right Book.
4. Share your understanding with grandparents, this will help them purchase appropriate leveled books!
3. Teach your child how to choose a Just Right Book.
4. Share your understanding with grandparents, this will help them purchase appropriate leveled books!
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Other Book Leveling Sites click here. All of these sites level fiction and non-fiction books. Ann Arbor Public Schools offers a printable reading levels handbook here.
I hope this helps you find perfect books for your child!
2 comments:
Oh my goodness. This is an awesome resource. Plugging you on the fan page and pinning. Thank you!!! I read books to the kids that are way past my kids' level, I bet.
Thanks for visiting Tricia! Read books of any level to your kids! It helps them develop their vocabulary.
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