Where to get exact reading level of a bo
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Where to get exact reading level of a bo
| Mon, 10-01-2007 - 8:03am |
Does anyone know where I can get the exact reading level of a book?Gabby saw The Maximum Ride Books by James Patterson and they look like something she'd like to read.However when I went to Amozon all they say for reading level is young adult,and kids in 7th grade and up would enjoy them.It is't on our AR list at school so I can't get an exact level,but if it is 6.0 her librian will order it.Is it on any of your AR lists?As I stated before Gab's reading teacher is very unbending on this and she does not care about content it just has to be 6.0 or they are reading below grade level.Never mind that every novel they read in class this year is below a 6.0.In fact Tuck Everlasting is only 5.0.Anyway if you know where I can get the exact number I'd appreciate if you let me know.
Laura
mom to Gabrielle

If you want to get the AR reading level go to their website:
http://www.renlearn.com/store/quiz_home.asp
type in the name of the book or author.
I looked those up for you...they are 4.4 to 4.8--so much for 6th grade level...
They are good, my son read them and enjoyed them.
Laura
mom to Gabrielle
The librarian needs to lighten up and try reading a little more herself.
Rebecca
Laura
mom to Gabrielle
Sorry, I misunderstood.
Rebecca
Okay, I'm on a mission now!!
Thanks !Like I said our librian will order the test as long as there is a test.The web sight you gave me earlier has help.I've gone through Gab's book order form and some of the books she actually picked are 6.0 or above,so I'll buy those and she can get the librian to order the test.Some of the Gossip girl books are 6.0 too,but I read a few pages in one,Gab isn't there yet.She did read Stuart Little when she was younger,but never tested on it,so that will work.Also I'll have he check out the Wizard of Oz.She really likes the movie and she did read an easir version of the book when she was younger.I also have our schools list so between the two of them,I'm sure her librian will be glad to help out
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Laura
mom to Gabrielle
My dd has read all the Maximum Ride books, she's 11 & she loved them. Couldn't put them down. Ar was making my dd a bit stressed also, she also loves to read. I say leave the kids alone that love to read but they should have a range of some level. In the school she's at now they think its fine if the kids in 5th grade read Junie B Jones. The idea is if they're reading it doesn't matter what. I beg to differ on that point. The principle wanted levels on the books so the kids would know but the librian is fighting him, she says it puts competition & pressure on the kids. A little competition is sometimes a good thing.
Dee
Dee
Mom to Nik