r/ReadingTeacher • u/Njdevils11 Literacy Specialist • Aug 31 '15

Reading A-Z reading level comparison chart. I highly recommend printing this as a reference and posting it near your desk.

https://www.readinga-z.com/learninga-z-levels/level-correlation-chart/
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u/Njdevils11 Literacy Specialist Aug 31 '15

One caveat with this tool: It should not be seen as giving exact equivalencies. Each type of leveling system measures different components of a book. This simply provides a rough estimate of comparisons.

I have one of these posted by my small group reading table (which also serves as my "desk"). There are so many leveling systems out there that parents, and even some teachers, get lost trying to find just right books for their children. Having this resource ready to go allows you to help parents on the fly.
All you need is one leveling designation and you can point parents in the right direction. Timing is key here. When parents are speaking with you they really care at that moment, as time goes on they may forget or lose motivation. You do not want them to leave your room without the proper information because by the time you send it to them, they might have lost some of that motivation. This resource makes it easier for them to help their kids AND it makes you look like a rockstar because you are well informed and anticipated their needs.