Level B
What are some indicators of a Level B text?
Two lines of text (return sweep)
Large spaces between words
Sentences increase in length
Sentence structure is similar to sutdents' language
Repeated words or pattern
Includes more basic sight words
Includes some word endings (ex. -s, -ing, -ed)
Punctuation includes periods, question marks, exclamation marks and some commas
Simple Dialogue
Pictures are highly supportive
Topics are familiar to children
Focus on a single idea
How do I know if my child is a Level B reader?
Follow a sentence over 2 lines of text
Continue to point to words while reading
Recognize pattern throughout story
Reread to fix reading mistakes
Read easy, high frequency words -- (the, and, my, like, see, is, can, it)
Check out the River Vale Library's
"Level B" 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