All about reading? - Page 2

Quiteria · 04-01-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

It's nice to see you here!

What grade level do the levels correspond to?

My DD reads on a solid 2nd grade level in 2nd grade. I'm not sure which AAR level to buy. She's past the first two, but I'm not sure beyond that!

Levels are based on groups of skills covered instead of grade level, so it varies, but if you scroll about halfway down this page, you'll see links to a placement test for each level. They're pretty short, just having her read to you a few words and sentences of each type covered in earlier levels.

I'd try the Level 3 placement test...it will confirm that she's mastered the concepts in the first two levels. If she does well, then she's ready for Level 3. If she misses too many, start her in Level 2 to get a solid, comfortable foundation.

I'd also take a look at the descriptions for the levels....if you think the items covered in Level 3 sound too easy, you may want to try the placement test for Level 4.

Level 3 description (about halfway down)

Level 4 description (about halfway down)

***My computer was really slow to load the Level 3 test compared to the rest...It's probably me instead of the file, but if it's glitchy for you, let me know. I saved my copy after refreshng a few times to get it.

ECingMama · 04-02-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiteria

Levels are based on groups of skills covered instead of grade level, so it varies, but if you scroll about halfway down this page, you'll see links to a placement test for each level. They're pretty short, just having her read to you a few words and sentences of each type covered in earlier levels.

I'd try the Level 3 placement test...it will confirm that she's mastered the concepts in the first two levels. If she does well, then she's ready for Level 3. If she misses too many, start her in Level 2 to get a solid, comfortable foundation.

I'd also take a look at the descriptions for the levels....if you think the items covered in Level 3 sound too easy, you may want to try the placement test for Level 4.

Level 3 description (about halfway down)

Level 4 description (about halfway down)

***My computer was really slow to load the Level 3 test compared to the rest...It's probably me instead of the file, but if it's glitchy for you, let me know. I saved my copy after refreshng a few times to get it.

She just passed the level 3 placement test. She's not motivated to try level 4 right now. Thanks for reminding me about the placement tests. (and you too, JellyBean)

Mostly I'd like to see the Readers. I guess they'll be at a homeschool conference this summer. She does well with readers for fluency practice. I don't like using library books as much. She gets mad if she doesn't know a word. It seems most readers at her level still have enough words that she doesn't know that it makes her so, so, so emotional.

JellyBean · 04-02-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

She just passed the level 3 placement test. She's not motivated to try level 4 right now. Thanks for reminding me about the placement tests. (and you too, JellyBean)

Mostly I'd like to see the Readers. I guess they'll be at a homeschool conference this summer. She does well with readers for fluency practice. I don't like using library books as much. She gets mad if she doesn't know a word. It seems most readers at her level still have enough words that she doesn't know that it makes her so, so, so emotional.

Which is WONDERFUL about their readers because they build on each lesson. So every lesson you cover, that story will uses all the word sounds from previous lessons plus the new lesson. I can take photos of the readers if you need me too.

Quiteria · 04-02-2015, 03:26 PM

It's not the same as having the product in your hands, but if it helps any...there's a sample for each reader, if you click on the reader you want to see and look at the bottom of the product description.

http://allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=346&url=2284

I'd probably have her read a Level 2 reader sample if you show them to her, since the placement test indicates those to be comfortable, and just look at the Level 3 ones yourself as they would include the new stuff taught as she goes through the year. I love them...they're really nice quality for being completely decodable.

04-02-2015, 03:26 PM	#19
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: All about reading? It's not the same as having the product in your hands, but if it helps any...there's a sample for each reader, if you click on the reader you want to see and look at the bottom of the product description. http://allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=346&url=2284 I'd probably have her read a Level 2 reader sample if you show them to her, since the placement test indicates those to be comfortable, and just look at the Level 3 ones yourself as they would include the new stuff taught as she goes through the year. I love them...they're really nice quality for being completely decodable. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

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