Reading Resources

What do we use to measure your child's reading ability?  We use the benchmark assessment Aimsweb+.  This gives us information on your child's ability to determine unknown vocabulary, fluency/accuracy rate, and comprehension of text.  It also assigns your child a Lexile Level.  Click here to find out more about Lexile levels.

What is the Lexile range for my fourth grader?  Students should be reading in their "sweet spot" as explained in the link above.  Below is a chart to show where a typical 4th grader should be reading at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.  If you are unsure of your child's Lexile level, please contact me, and I'll be happy to give that information to you.  It can also be found on his/her Aimsweb+ Reading Score Report that is sent home after beginning, middle, and end of year testing is completed.

How can I find books that are on my child's level or that can challenge them?  This link takes you to a search engine that can locate books based on grade, Lexile level, and interest.

Where can I find a list of appropriate books for fourth graders?  Below are some great resources for finding great books for fourth graders!  Make sure to take into account what Lexile range they should be reading within in order to give them the challenge they need to conquer texts that are considered within 4th grade complexity.

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/4th-grade

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-books-for-fourth-graders