Reading Lexile Measure

     UNDERSTANDING LEXILE  LEVELS

Reading books at the appropriate level encourages your child to read more, which is critical to academic reading success. The 4th grade level end-of-year benchmark is 900. 

There are a variety of things that you can do at home to support your child’s reading progress! Here are some suggestions. Use the ones that work best for you.

• • Encourage 20 minutes of reading every day from a book of your child’s choice. Set this time aside and limit distractions by turning off the TV.

  • Help your child find books that are at an appropriate reading level at local libraries.

  • Show an interest in what your child is reading. Ask questions about the plot of the story. Ask about the characters.

Although a student may be an excellent reader, it is incorrect to assume that he or she will comprehend text typically found at (and intended for) a higher grade level. A high Lexile measure for a student in one grade indicates that the student can read grade-level-appropriate materials at a very high comprehension rate. The student may not have the background knowledge or maturity to understand material written for an older audience. It is always necessary to preview materials prior to selecting them for a student. Find out more below.