ALCA Members PLC Domains Data Standards Map Plan Curriculum Assessment Strategies

Reading Level Guide

  1. Graphic Organizer

    Folder a sheet of paper in three columns or draw vertical lines to make the columns.

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  2. Interpretive Level

    Ask students to read a text selection and immediately answer these "interpretive" questions:
    • What does the author mean in this selection?
    • What is the document's single, overall message?
    Write the answers in the middle column.

  3. Literal Level

    Identify the key words and phrases in the selection that led to their interpretations.  Write these words and phrases in simple sentences within the first column.

  4. Applied Level

    Relate the central message of the selection to their prior knowledge and experiences.  Draw specific, definable parallels and record these in the last column.

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