Level A
What are some indicators of a Level A text?
One line of text - Focus on print and directional text (example, left to right)
Large spaces between words
Sentence structure is similar to child's language
Repeated patterns
Includes basic sight words
Punctuation includes periods, question marks and exclamation marks
Pictures are highly supportive of the text
Topics are familiar to children
Focus on a single idea
How do I know if my child is a Level A reader?
Recognize letters and their sounds
Points to words while reading
Use pictures to support understanding
Know the difference between words and pictures
One sentence per page with simple words
Read easy, high frequency words -- (the, a, I, and, is, can, in, it.)
Check out the River Vale Library's
"Level A" Books
References
Leveled Books for Readers Grades 3-6 (Fountas & Pinnell) and Matching Books to Readers: Using Leveled Books in Guided Reading. K-3 (Fountas and Pinnell). Retrieved: 7/15/13 from Loudoun County Public Schools
The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades K-2 & Grades 3-5 by Fountas & Pinnell (Adapted by Sachem Literacy Coaches.) Retrieved: 7/15/13 from Sachem School District