It’s
fine to read books that are too easy ONCE IN A WHILE, as well as
attempting books that may be too difficult. However, to be confident and
successful readers, we have to spend the majority of our time reading
"Just Right" books.
At Benson, the classroom teacher administers the DRA to
ascertain an appropriate reading level for each child as part of a
balanced literacy program. The purpose of matching books to readers is
to provide the "just right books" - those that will provide reading
opportunities that will help children develop an effective reading
process (Matching Books to Readers, Fountas & Pinnell).
Use these links below to find book suggestions at your child’s instructional level: