READING LEVELS

HOW DO I FIND THE RIGHT READING LEVEL?

Reading levels are based on a person’s reading development, rather than age. Below are the descriptions for the different levels.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION
BEGINNER Beginner

  • Familiar words
  • Few words
  • High degree of illustration support
  • Simple text
  • Word range: up to 50.
  • Word repetition
LEVEL 1 Early Reader

  • Easy words,
  • Popular topics (animal characters, adventure)
  • Short sentences
  • Text and pictures support each other
  • Word range: 50 to 150
  • Word repetition
LEVEL 2 Middle Reader

  • Simple concepts
  • Stories with linear, engaging plots
  • Well sketched-out characters
  • Word range: 150 to 400.
LEVEL 3 Upper Middle Reader

  • Longer sentences
  • Topics mostly cover real life issues
  • Word range: 400 to 800.
LEVEL 4 Advanced Reader

  • Complex plots
  • Language play (metaphors, similes, etc.)
  • Longer, more nuanced stories
  • Rich vocabulary
  • Word range: 800+.