Welcome to my Children's Literature site.
The importance of quality children's literature cannot be emphasized enough. Hopefully, no matter what you are looking for, you will be able to find something that you or your child will enjoy.
Everyone's tastes are different and I've tried to suggest different types of books in the hope that at least one will interest you.
Everyone's tastes are different and I've tried to suggest different types of books in the hope that at least one will interest you.
This site contains a number of genres of literature and recommendations for K-2nd Grade, 3rd -5th Grade, and 6th -8th grade readers. I have listed the interest, reading and lexile levels for most of the recommendations. These measurements work together to help readers find the book at the right level for them.
The interest level indicates the typical age-appropriate interest level for a specific title. These are indicative of student interest and do NOT necessarily represent grade-level readability:
Reading Levels are numbers assigned to the level of complexity of a reading material, it equates to a given level of schooling, For example, a RGL of 7 means the reading material is intended for a 7th grade student.
Lexile Levels are used by MetaMetrics. Inc to measure both reading ability and text complexity on the same developmental scale. Schools who administer the NWEA or other standardized test can provide parents, teachers, and students with this score/number.
Probably the easiest ways to determine if a book is at an appropriate reading level for your child is the 'five finger rule.' Have the child begin reading a chapter, and put down one finger each time he struggles with a word. If he reaches the end of the page before you get to five fingers, the book is written at a comfortable level for independent reading.
That's what I like - an easy to use method that is hard to forget.
The interest level indicates the typical age-appropriate interest level for a specific title. These are indicative of student interest and do NOT necessarily represent grade-level readability:
Primary (Kindergarten - Grade 2)
Upper Elementary (Grades 3 - 5)
Middle (Grades 6 - 8)
The interest level takes into account the content of the books, older readers may find some topics boring and younger readers with advanced reading ability, may not be ready to handle the subject.Upper Elementary (Grades 3 - 5)
Middle (Grades 6 - 8)
Reading Levels are numbers assigned to the level of complexity of a reading material, it equates to a given level of schooling, For example, a RGL of 7 means the reading material is intended for a 7th grade student.
Lexile Levels are used by MetaMetrics. Inc to measure both reading ability and text complexity on the same developmental scale. Schools who administer the NWEA or other standardized test can provide parents, teachers, and students with this score/number.
Probably the easiest ways to determine if a book is at an appropriate reading level for your child is the 'five finger rule.' Have the child begin reading a chapter, and put down one finger each time he struggles with a word. If he reaches the end of the page before you get to five fingers, the book is written at a comfortable level for independent reading.
That's what I like - an easy to use method that is hard to forget.
