As students progress towards the start of their high school journey, their Lexile growth will begin to slow and reading habits will have been formed. It is important to ensure that each individual child is on track to achieve their highest potential Lexile scores in a bid to guarantee that they will be ready for college-level reading at the end of their high school career.
In the 6th grade, higher performers should be looking to achieve Lexile scores of around 1000L by the end of the year, with the average scores being over 665L. Yearly growth in the 6th grade falls under 100L typically, with expected growth at 1.7L per week. However, there are a number of things that can be done to provide students with the correct reading assistance in an effort to increase these scores further.
Use the Cloze Assessments for Guidance
Cloze assessments are of high importance, and educators must ensure that students do not dismiss these tests. By answering questions accurately, you will be more likely to determine an accurate Lexile level, which in turn allows for the correct books to be selected for each individual student.
Instill Research-Based Reading Strategies
Regular reading is another important factor to consider, and although some reading habits will have already been formed by this grade, educators can encourage daily student reading for at least 30 minutes to help boost literacy skills. Using the correct reading platform will motivate the students to want to read additional time each and every day.
Why LightSail Is Perfect for All Students
LightSail Education is a comprehensive LexileⓇ and standards-aligned literacy platform with an immense digital e-book library consisting of thousands of books. Including multimodal learning functionality and featuring books from leading publishers, LightSail holistically assesses and nurtures each student on their literacy journey throughout elementary, middle, and high school.
When making use of the e-book library, readers can find thousands of Lexile leveled books that would be appropriate for their development. Along with the option to purchase or rent books from renowned publishers, readers will also have a wide selection of free books to choose from.
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