Let's start Leveling About Leveling
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Glasswell, Kathryn
Ford, Michael
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2011
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In this article, the authors propose a revised way of thinking about reading levels, one that promotes a wider and more flexible view of teacher decision making about the use of leveled texts in classrooms. They share five key principles to consider when looking at the use of instruction that involves matching leveled materials with readers. Through discussions and case studies, the authors consider how concerns about the impact of leveling systems can be addressed by thoughtful teachers who make adjustments across their whole reading program.In this article, the authors propose a revised way of thinking about reading levels, one that promotes a wider and more flexible view of teacher decision making about the use of leveled texts in classrooms. They share five key principles to consider when looking at the use of instruction that involves matching leveled materials with readers. Through discussions and case studies, the authors consider how concerns about the impact of leveling systems can be addressed by thoughtful teachers who make adjustments across their whole reading program.
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Journal Title
Language Arts
Volume
88
Issue
3
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© 2011 by the National Council of Teachers of English. Used with permission. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
English and Literacy Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL)
Education