2. Intended Accomplishments Deepen understanding of Lexiles Explore possible applications for Lexile resources Apply Lexile data to instructional practice Examine Lexile laddering 2

3. I use Lexiles to support learners in a variety of ways. 3 Not at all Very much Some- what Quite a bit A little A

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5. Lexile Question #1 What does Lexile measure? Both text difficulty and reader comprehension

6. Lexile Question #2 How does Lexile measure text? By evaluating syntactic complexity and semantic difficulty

7. Lexile Question #3 How are student Lexile scores determined? They are assessed through the MAP Reading test, linked to the RIT scale, though not a direct equivalency because literal comprehension and vocabulary skills are more heavily weighted in arriving at the Lexile scores

8. Lexile Question #4 Where can student Lexile scores be found? On the Teacher and Class Reading Reports, the Online Individual Student Progress Report, in the Dynamic Reporting Suite Teacher Lexile Report and Student Booklist Report

9. Lexile Question #5 What are three things Lexile doesn’t evaluate? Any of these: genre, quality, theme, interest of student in topic, developmental appropriateness of content for the reader

10. Lexile Doesn’t Evaluate Genre: New genres may need more teacher support. Theme: A low/high Lexile score doesn’t mean the book’s theme is appropriate for children. Content: New content or topics may need to have new vocabulary and concepts pre-taught. Interest: Students may successfully read more difficult text if the material is of high-interest to them. Quality: Lexile doesn’t evaluate how well-written or engaging a book will be. 10

11. A Lexile Range Represents 11 Lexile NWEA RIT 600L 700L 750L 205 } Guided Instruction (+50) 75% Comprehension } Independent (-100)

12. Lexile Codes BR BR – Beginning Reading: Simple Books NC NC – Non-Conforming Text: Semantics/Syntax advanced for content NP NP – Non-Prose Text: 50% non-prose; plays, songs, or work without punctuation. AD AD – Adult Directed Text: Read aloud recommended IG IG – Illustrated Glossary: topical related 12 Workbook p. 3 M

13. Lexile Literature 1700 - Discourse on the Method… 1400 - The Scarlet Letter 1300 - Brown vs. Board of Ed. 1200 - War and Peace 1100 - Pride and Prejudice 1000 - Black Beauty 900 - Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders 800 -The Adventures of Pinocchio 700 - Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery 600 - A Baby Sister for Frances 500 - The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth 400 - Frog and Toad are Friends 300 -Clifford’s Manners 13 A Frameworks Handout M Lexile Map

14. Personal Use Aetna Health Care Discount Form (1360) Medical Insurance Benefit Package (1280) Application for Student Loan (1270) Federal Tax Form W-4 (1260) Installing Your Child Safety Seat (1170) Microsoft Windows User Manual (1150) G.M. Protection Plan (1150) DVD Player Instructions (1080) 14

15. Web Resources Lexile Book Database  Searchable index of trade books and textbooks in English and Spanish Lexile Analyzer  Analyze.txt files  Analyze student writing Lexile Power Vocabulary Lexile Reading Pathfinders A Lexile Website

16. Lexiles and Follett

18. Lexile Across Content Areas Mathematics Science Social Studies Instructional Strategies: Provide supplemental reading materials and additional digital content Be cognizant of the lexile level textbooks and materials 18

19. Linking Lexiles to Teacher Reports Dynamic Reporting Suite Dynamic Reporting Suite  Lexile Report  Lexile Student Booklist 19 Workbook p. 38 M

20. Dynamic Reporting Suite: Lexile Report 20 Workbook p. 38 M

21. Dynamic Reporting Suite: Teacher Resources Booklists generated automatically without going to the Lexile web site 21 Workbook p. 38 M

22. Lexile Ladders Student Lexile levels can be laddered to create a resource document for lessons Instructional Strategies: Unit Planning Special Education teachers Media Specialists Differentiated Instruction 22 Workbook p. 39-40 M

23. Communicating with Parents Support selection of appropriate content Vacation reading lists Variety of reading materials 23 Families Link

24. Other Lexile Uses Generate student booklists Examine library collections relative to student reading levels Code classroom libraries Individualized Education Plans Differentiated Instruction Student Goal Setting 24

25. Reflection 1. How might you use resources available on the Lexile web site? 2. How can you support instruction in the classroom with this information? 3. What ideas might you have for using Lexiles in your school and district as well as individually? 25 A

26. Sustaining the Momentum Consider how you will implement what you’ve learned in the:  Next month  Next semester  Next year 26 A Workbook p. 42 M