Leveled+Text

As many teachers know, not all children in the same grade read on the same reading level or even at their own grade level. Many teachers are asking so why make all children read the same book? Teachers are pairing students up with books that are on their target level, allowing them to concentrate on comprehension instead of struggling to decode unknown words. Struggling readers should be provided with appropriate leveled books since many are probably reading books that are above their reading level. Teachers are choosing to structure a classroom library that includes authentic text that can be used in small groups, whole groups, or individual instructional purposes. When choosing leveled texts educators can use an Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) or benchmarks to determine students level for independent and instructional levels, then integrate with a social studies or science theme. Students can explore a variety of genre' and purposes for writing using whole texts. Leveled books allow students to read and comprehend various types of texts, exposing them to information and vocabulary they can understand, allowing students to gain background knowledge that will help them move onto higher level texts. It also promotes success in all students, particularly those on the lower spectrum.



There are so many various resources available for use when choosing leveled text for students on a primary reading level for classroom instruction to help with creating a classroom library and leveling books. Here are just a few: []

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