These lists are in alphabetical order by the authors' names and include two or three different sets of levels within each grade. Please remember that children learn at different rates for many different reasons. These lists are given as a way to choose books that will be at a child's level of development. Grade levels are not the important factor in choosing a book. You must start where children are and move from there because children, who are at the beginning stages of reading, need books that are "Just Right" (see "Just right Attachment). This list is not intended to limit children's reading.
Children can still enjoy books at a challenging level, at a comfortable level as well as an easy level. Students in my class are aware of their independent reading level and these lists are intended to help them make appropriate book choices based on their levels. |
