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Friday, April 3, 2020

High Interest - Low Reading Level Books for Reluctant Readers via Thought Co


High Interest-Low Reading Level Books for Reluctant Readers
Thought Co: 1.09.2020 by Elizabeth Kennedy

It's been proven that kids reading below grade level are more likely to read a book that's at their reading level as well as their interest level. If your young children or teens are reluctant readers, they may be frustrated because they read below grade level and can’t find books that interest them. If this is the case, the answer to the dilemma might be "hi-lo books" (“hi” stands for “high interest,” “lo” stands for “low readability,” "low vocabulary," or "lower reading level") specifically geared to encourage reading. Hi-lo books and reading lists focus on titles that engage readers' interest level but are written at a lower reading level.


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Hi-Lo Books for for Reluctant Readers in the Upper Elementary Grades
This list from the Seattle Public Library offers ALSC School-Age Programs and Services Committee offers hi-lo books for reluctant readers in Grades 3 to 6 and has been expanded to include graphic novels and a wide range of subject matter such as comedy, sports, the arts, and science-related topics, to name only a few.

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Multnomah County Library Kids Picks and High-Interest Books for High School Students
Formerly titled "Shorter Books for Taller Readers," this list from the Multnomah County Library in Oregon offers a list of 30 hi-lo books for kids in Grades 6 to 8 (reading levels for each book are cited).

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Bearport Publishing offers educational and nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten level through the 8th Grade. An adjustable slider on their site's search function allows you to select the appropriate reading and interest levels for your young reader.

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Books for Reluctant & Struggling Readers from HIP
High-Interest Publishing (HIP) publishes novels for reluctant readers from grade school through high school.

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Capstone Press has numerous imprints that encompass a range of grade levels. Browse by brand or by genre.  READ MORE ➤➤

Based on (7) readability formulas:
Grade Level: 13
Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. Old
(college level entry)