Leveling Explained. We all learn at different paces in different ways. After we assess the level we feel is correct, I like to offer students a "band" of text that should be just right. For example, a student might assess at an O, but I believe reading at a N,O,P band makes sense. Bottom line, read books that are appropriate for your current skills and you will grow. Growing three levels per grade is most typical. This article illustrates what characteristics makes books gradually more complex.
How To Raise A Lifelong Literature Lover: An NYT Opinion Piece
How To Raise A Lifelong Literature Lover: An NYT Opinion Piece
Each summer I read as many of the books from the Maine Student Book Award Nominee list as possible. It's pleasure to post here the ones I believe will be among our favorites this year.
Read To Me Epic Books Read to me book series on Epic levels K - M.
If your child is still working towards a fourth grade goal of independently reading books at level Q, R or S, this is a lovely list of slightly lower level texts that can be read aloud to your child on EPIC. ( Note as of the time I published this, EPIC school accounts can only be used during the school day. However, you can get some great ideas for books from this list and perhaps read them to your child.)
Best Literature for Children 2020. This list was compiled by the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia. There are LOTS of wonderful suggestions here for your child's next great read.