What are some indicators of a Level M text?

• Chapter books are longer texts (60 -100 pages) with short chapters and few pictures

• Informational books are shorter with new information and text features

• Includes a full range of genres with more biographies included

• Texts have subtle meanings that require interpretation and more background knowledge

• More complex and expanded plots

• More complex themes (respect for difference, loneliness, independence)

• Vocabulary may be introduced to create feeling or mood

• Writer's style may be cleared marked by use of words, sentence structure, descriptions of characters or humor

How do I know if my child is a Level M reader?

• Know the characteristics of different genres (realistic fiction, fantasy, informational text, traditional literature, biographies)

• Read fiction chapter books, such as series books or mysteries

• Read fiction texts that have many characters that change in the story

• Read shorter nonfiction texts on one topic

• Understand difficult sentences

• Read silently during independent reading

• Read out loud & sound like a normal speaker (not like a robot)

• Read out loud & sound like an actor (pauses, reads with expression)

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