What are some indicators of a Level I text?

• Multiple episodes are highly elaborated

• Most text lengths are about the same as G and H (10 - 30 pages) but have smaller print size

• Some longer texts are up to 40 pages

• Texts use a great deal of dialogue

• Picture enhance meaning but provide little support for precise word solving and meaning

• Complex word solving is required with multi-syllable words

• Paragraphs and sentences are longer

• Reader transition to texts that may call for sustaining interest and meaning over several reading periods

• Some chapter-like books

• Most books are narrative (Realistic fiction, fantasy and folktales) with a plot and solution

• Informational books are shorter with more difficult content

• Characters and story events require interpretation

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

• Read short texts ( 8 - 16 pages) and easy chapter books (30 - 40 pages)

• Understand sentences of more than 10 words

• Read many texts silently without pointing to words

• Automatically read a large amount of high frequency words (from all previous levels & more)

• Read out loud and sounds like normal speaking (not robot-like)

• Read out loud and sound like an actor (pauses, reading with expression.)

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"Level I" Books