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How We Chose the Texts for This Lesson…. 7/31/2014. 1. Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter. Examples of Readability Formulas. Fry’s Flesh-Kincaid But also consider…. 7/31/2014. 2. Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter. Book and Print Features Length Print
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How We Chose the Textsfor This Lesson… 7/31/2014 1 Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter
Examples of Readability Formulas Fry’s Flesh-Kincaid But also consider… 7/31/2014 2 Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter
Book and Print Features • Length • Print • Layout • Illustrations • Graphic Features • Organizational Aids • Vocabulary • Multi-syllabic words • Choice of words related to content • Sentence Complexity • Length • Embedded Clauses • Punctuation • Themes and Ideas • Interest • Sophistication • Maturity Text Difficulty • Content • Topics • Organization • Special Graphic Features • Language and Literacy Features • Literary Language • Figurative Language • Dialogue • Text Structure • Fiction: narrative; literary devices such as flashbacks. • Nonfiction: compare/contrast; cause/effect; description; temporal sequence; problem/ solution. 3 Taken from Guiding Readers and Writers Fountas and Pinnell, Figure 14-2, pg. 227
Pros and Cons of Readability Formulas Objective Easy to use (some!) Larger range of levels (usually Grade 1-12) Widely-tested and accepted Easy to understand Doesn’t take into account text support factors Doesn’t account for motivation Are only estimates! Doesn’t include small gradations at the lower level 7/31/2014 4 Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter
What do I use? Use what information you have, but consider the limitations Using a combination (readability and text features) is best Your knowledge of your students is your best guide! 7/31/2014 5 Monroe 2 BOCES Dettman, Giuliano, O'Meara, Witter