Leveling Books K-6: Matching Readers to a Text - Softcover

Elementary and intermediate grade teachers will welcome this valuable tool for matching texts to their students' abilities - a process called "leveling." This how-to book can help you make informed choices about which leveling system is appropriate in your classrooms, which books can be used in instruction, and how to successfully implement the challenging task of leveling. Author Weaver explains the importance of leveling, describes its impact on new instructional techniques, and provides a step-by-step procedure for leveling in grades K-6. You'll have an opportunity to review the many different leveling systems that are available today - including the author's own - so that you can select the best system for your classroom. In the end, you will know how to customize your literature-based programs to fit the specific needs of your students.