SRI

Lexile Website:

- Type in your child's lexile score and received a recommended reading list

- Type in book title to find it's lexile.

- Goal is for your child to make 100 points gain in one year.

To find the right book for your child, start by identifying their Lexile number. Your child should be able to read a book within 50 point of their lexile. For example, if your child's score is 480, then they should be able to read books from 430 to 530.

430-480: (up to 50 point below score)

• Easy read.
• Purpose- Fluency practice.
• Parental Support: Time how many words your child reads in a minute.

480: (At score)

• Just right, at their level.
• Purpose- Read for comprehension.
• Parental Support: Ask Challenging questions.

490-530: (up to 50 points above score)

• Challenging Read, books must of a high interest topic for your child.
• Purpose- Use of Clarification (understanding words, sentences and paragraphs) and building vocabulary.
• Parental Support: Ask your child what new words they learned. Have your child retell paragraphs for understanding.