Lexile+Resources

[|Find Books by Lexile Reading Level*]
This is a great site from Barnes and Noble.

[|For Teachers/Parents - Lexile.com*]
Type in a book name and it will bring up the lexile and a picture of the book's cover. This site also explains what a Lexile is, how to use a lexile measure, and discusses the research behind lexiles.

The Lexile Analyzer*
Type in the text from a book and find its lexile. You will need to register to use this site.

Scholastic Book Wizard
Enter a title, author or keyword and get a lexile, grade equivelant, or DRA level on the book.

** Use Microsoft Word to Find Readability Statistics… **
While using Microsoft Word, type a passage of approximately 200 words directly from the book, including paragraph breaks. Then click **//spelling & grammar check//**, click **//options//,** then select **//show readability statistics//**. In the box that appears, you'll see information about the passage including a Flesch-Kincaid reading level.

Fry's Readability Graph*
Use this older stand-by tool to estimate reading age or grade level.

[|Notable Books with Lexile Levels*]
Click on Headings to Sort Columns

__** HIPEDGE **__
For students in high school who read at a grade 3-4 level. Characters are adolescents; plots involve high action, teenage problems and sometimes violence. Reading level: grade 2.0-3.3, Lexile levels 370-540

** Fort Dodge Senior High Library Media Center **
== ** Click on ** **TLC** ** and search for books in the online catalog for the library. Many books have the Lexile listed. A wonderful resource is ** ** Novelist. ** ** Click on that icon and search for book titles. Many books have the Lexile listed. User name is fdsenior and password is nwiaea. ** ==

[|Common Core Standards State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects*]
===[|Looking "Within" the Lexile for More Guidance: Word Frequency and Sentence Length]===

[|Text Complexity Takes Hold]
// FOR STUDENTS: What about the Lexile Score? // • Your Lexile score shows your ability to comprehend what you read. • Your Lexile range ( your Lexile range extends from 100 below your Lexile score to 50 above) indicates the level of material you can read effectively on your own. Of course, if you are interested in a certain topic or book, you can probably handle material considerably above your Lexile level. • To become a better reader, ** READ MORE ** material within your Lexile range. Books at this level will introduce you to new vocabulary and writing styles that will help you grow in reading comprehension. • Try to read material in your Lexile range for 30 minutes a day! Research in the field of reading is clear: people who read // more // read // better //. • To assist you in setting a goal for yourself, it may be helpful to know that most reading in the workplace is 1100 Lexile or higher. Typical newspapers are written at approximately 1100 to 1300 Lexile. The reading sections of college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT range from approximately 1200 to 1400. • For pleasure reading, people often select books 200 or more Lexile below their score. These selections are primarily for enjoyment and may not increase reading ability significantly. Of course, pleasure reading makes life more interesting and fun! • To find more books within your Lexile range or to learn more about Lexiles, see your library information specialist or visit this website: