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The Lexile Framework for Reading

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The Lexile Framework for Reading

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    2. What is a Lexile® measure?

    4. What does it all mean? “My student’s Lexile measure is_______.” “The Lexile range for my class is_______.”

    6. The reader will likely enjoy a successful reading experience without frustration or boredom. The reader can achieve “functional comprehension” of the text. The reader will be sufficiently challenged (by vocabulary and syntax) to improve.

    8. Reading above the Lexile range The reader may encounter many unfamiliar words and complex sentence structures. A great way to challenge a highly motivated or advanced reader Reading below the Lexile range The reader may not encounter new words and sentence structures; easy reading. A great way to help a struggling or reluctant reader to explore an interest or read for school

    9. Take away…if reader is 200L below materials, comprehension falls to 50%.Take away…if reader is 200L below materials, comprehension falls to 50%.

    10. Text Characteristics Age Appropriateness of Content Text Support Text Quality Reader Characteristics Interest and Motivation Background Knowledge Reading Context and Purpose

    11. How to convert your TABE Score into a Lexile measure Go to http://tabe.lexile.com Log in with your user name and password

    12. Step 1: Download the template

    13. Step 2: Fill in the template with student data; save to your computer (Name and TABE Score are required)

    14. Step 3: Upload your file and click “submit” to receive Group and Individual Reports

    15. Sample Group Report

    16. Sample Individual Report

    17. Grade & Lexile ranges by TABE level

    18. Where do I find articles with Lexile measures? millions of articles have Lexile measures and are fully searchable through these content aggregators.millions of articles have Lexile measures and are fully searchable through these content aggregators.

    19. Where do I find books with Lexile measures? Search for books by Lexile measure and interests.

    20. Find a Book

    21. Select areas of interest

    22. View and refine search results

    23. Create a reading list Personalize, Email, Export, Print

    24. Find in the local library

    26. Get a reader’s expected comprehension rate

    27. How do I measure my own classroom materials?

    28. Reuters (1440L) NY Times (1380L) Washington Post (1350L) Wall Street Journal (1320L) Chicago Tribune (1310L) Associated Press (1310L) USA Today (1200L) A Portrait of Adult Reading Demands

    29. A Portrait of Adult Reading Demands

    30. Aetna Health Care Discount Form (1360L) Medical Insurance Benefit Package (1280L) Application for Student Loan (1270L) Federal Tax Form W-4 (1260L) Installing Your Child Safety Seat (1170L) Microsoft Windows User Manual (1150L) GM Protection Plan (1150L) CD-DVD Player Instructions (1080L) A Portrait of Adult Reading Demands

    31. Community College Textbooks (1200L-1370L) University Textbooks (1300L-1480L) SAT/ACT/AP Test Materials (1105L-1205L) GRE Test Materials (1325L-1440L) A Portrait of Adult Reading Demands

    32. Get your FREE access today! Call CTB Customer Service 1-800-538-9547 Ask for your TABE Lexile Web Access

    33. Questions? Lexile Questions: 1–888–LEXILES TABE Questions: 1-800-538-9547 Susan Magee Assessment Solutions Consultant 601 591-1080 Susan_magee@ctb.com

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