LEADER 02701nam 2200529 a 450 001 9910454083203321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-281-86922-8 010 $a9786611869229 010 $a1-60623-232-0 035 $a(CKB)1000000000691342 035 $a(EBL)362586 035 $a(OCoLC)437229038 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC362586 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL362586 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10254826 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL186922 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000691342 100 $a20070917d2008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 200 10$aTools for matching readers to texts$b[electronic resource] $eresearch-based practices /$fHeidi Anne E. Mesmer 210 $aNew York $cGuilford Press$dc2008 215 $a1 online resource (192 p.) 225 1 $aSolving problems in the teaching of literacy 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-59385-598-2 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 164-176) and index. 327 $aUsing text analysis tools to match readers to texts -- Traditional readability formulas -- Second-generation readability formulas : lexiles and degrees of reading power -- Textual scaffolds for beginning readers : qualitative leveling, decodability, and vocabulary control -- Choosing text analysis tools : successful schools -- Using text analysis tools : successful primary teachers -- Using text analysis tools : successful intermediate teachers. 330 $aSelecting reading materials at the appropriate level for each student is an essential component of promoting literacy, and a number of systems for determining text difficulty are now available. This unique, much-needed reference helps teachers choose from a wide array of approaches and implement them effectively. Provided is a thorough, integrative review of recently developed applications such as Lexiles, as well as traditional readability formulas and systems for beginning readers. Detailed vignettes clearly illustrate how teachers have used these tools in real 410 0$aSolving problems in the teaching of literacy. 606 $aReading (Elementary)$zUnited States 606 $aChildren$xBooks and reading$zUnited States 606 $aBook selection$zUnited States 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aReading (Elementary) 615 0$aChildren$xBooks and reading 615 0$aBook selection 676 $a372.41 700 $aMesmer$b Heidi Anne E$0882518 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910454083203321 996 $aTools for matching readers to texts$91971192 997 $aUNINA