The River Vale Free Public Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). This consortium of 77 public libraries delivers quality library service to the general public through sharing of books and other materials, purchasing, maintaining and sharing a computer system and providing common access to the cooperative's data bases. Your River Vale Library card enables you to access the collections of all members of the cooperative by using the BCCLS online catalog.
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Level I
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
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