What are some indicators of a Level Y text?

• Texts have subtle themes and complex plots

• Include a whole range of social problems as themes may contain more explicit details (ex. Details about death or prejudice)

• Texts include irony and satire, literary devices requiring readers to think beyond the literal meaning of the texts

• Fantasies are complex depicting hero figures and heroic journeys

• Readers are required to discern underlying lessons and analyze texts for traditional elements

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

• Read and understand characteristics of most genres, including biographies on new topics, fantasies, chapter books, shorter informational texts, mysteries, series, books with sequels, short stories, diaries & logs, and myths & legends

• Read and understand mature themes (abuse, poverty, war, etc.)

• Use critical thinking skills

• Look for information in pictures, photographs, maps, charts, etc.

• Read texts that require knowledge about history and science

• Read silently for the most part

• Search for and use information in a text

• Read texts with many characters that change in the story

• Use known information to understand a text

• Read long texts with long sentences and paragraphs

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