Level Z

What are some indicators of a Level Z text?

• Informational books deal with controversial social concepts and political issues and include detailed historical accounts of periods less well-known

• Readers learn new ways of finding technical information

• Informational texts include complex examples of the basic organizational structures

• Fiction texts explore a wide range of mature themes relative to the human condition

• Fantasy texts present heroic quests, symbolism and complex characters

• Some texts present graphic details of hardship and violence

How do I know if my child is a Level Z 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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"Level Z" Books