A comingofage novel about two gangs, the greasers and the socs. A book with a lexile of 1200 will be considerably more complex than one with a 770 lexile. Please be aware that some features of this website will not work as intended. We are working with the hundreds of companies that partner with us to transition them to the more precise lexile measures. What the quantitative measure cannot give is the nature of the complexity. The readers lexile framework works in intervals of five with 5l being the lowest. This book is almost like a retelling of west side story, with slighly younger characters. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Metametrics and lexile are trademarks of metametrics, inc. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Join the criss, cross, applesauce girls as they figure out a little about life and a lot about themselves. Asked in cynthia lord what is the lexile for rules by cynthia lord.
Lexile reading level chart by grade scholastic parents. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. A book or magazine at a 500l has a lexile level of 500. Half of all the questions are right there type of questions and the other. The find a book tool from metametrics helps to connect students with books at the right reading level. It may be a little violent, with murders and gang fights, but it is an overall very wonderful book. Booksource reading level correlation chart booksource. Popularity, quirk theory, and why outsiders thrive after high school.
A lexile measure is a way of indicating a book s reading level, helping readers find the best fit for them. The content has not been altered but the readability has. But then things get out of hand, and ponyboy has to act fast to help his friend. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Many products and services offer lexile measures for their books and reading materials. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. Welcome to one of the largest book websites in the world and the most. The 45th anniversary of a landmark work of teen fiction. Students in these grades should be reading texts that have reading demand. Apr 07, 2017 the books listed below are fiction and nonfiction in the lexile level of 1400s and beyond.
Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. Guided reading, lexile measure, grade level equivalent, dra level. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. The outsiders printables, classroom activities, teacher. The outsiders is a realistic fiction novel written by s. For example, a level p book is appropriate for grade three students in terms of both content and complexity. The books listed below are fiction and nonfiction in the lexile level of 1400s and beyond. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. The attached pdf is 50 multiple choice type questions for the young adult novel, the outsiders. Students in these grades should be reading texts that have reading demand of 1050l through 35l to be college and career ready by the end of grade 12. Louis county, we have suspended shipping until midmay.
The outsiders 50 multiple choice leveled questions by. Draper, frindle by andrew clements, harry potter and the halfblood prince by j. Grade level lexile rating ar level dra level fountas pinnell guided reading 6 900 6 44 w v 6. Night of the ninjas by mary pope osborne and salvatore murdocca book 5 of the magic tree house series 27 total resources view text complexity discover like books. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Although the lexile level falls in the 23 grade text complexity band, the complexity of the book s theme, the issue of social classes, violence to solve issues and gang rivalry would indicate that higher level reading skills are necessary along with a consideration for the maturity level of the reader regarding the book s subject matter. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in english or spanish using criteria such as atos book level or a lexile measure, interest level, title, author, fictionnonfiction, subject, awardwinners, state lists, ccss exemplars, and more. This books lexile measure is 750l and is frequently taught in the 9th and 10th grade. This international bestseller and inspiration for a. Commonlit texts free reading passages and literacy. The lexile level will always be shown as a number with an l after it for example 770l 770 lexile. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Hinton highlighting two rival gangs of teens during the 1960s. The outsiders accelerated reader bookfinder us book detail.
These lessons cover the important topics you need to know about the book the outsiders. Alternatively, check the contents and the first few pages to learn the topic of the book, which will help you decide its reading level. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. The real power of the lexile framework is in matching readers to textno matter where the reader is in the development of his or her reading skillsand in examining. A beginners guide to text complexity generation ready.
Search and filter our collection by lexile, grade, theme, genre, literary device, or common core standard. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. In brackets, beside each title, is the exact lexile level for each title. A texts lexile framework works in increments of 10 with 10l being the lowest. Each book includes a map, sat words, online glossary definitions, and a builtin book club. When it was first published in 1967, the outsiders defied. The best way to grow reading skills is to read often.
Text complexity grade bands and associated lexile ranges. Hinton wrote this novel as a reaction to what she saw as the fluffy pointless teen reads of her era. He is a poor greaser, among his gang of greasers, who clash with socs. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. The only website that offers a complete lexile search to help teachers, parents and students find books. The socs are wealthier and often beat up on the greasers, including playboy, his brothers darry and sodapop, and his friends johnny and twobit. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. The outsiders national library board singapore overdrive. One night he gets into a fight that he might not be able to have the same life afterward. Fiction will be listed first and then the nonfiction list will be second. Ponyboy curtis is a 14yearold boy left without his parents and only his brothers to find out whats is wrong and right in life. Popular lexile 1100 books meet your next favorite book.
But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Whether a student is interested in biographies or mystery novels, using a lexile student measure as a starting point will help connect learners with engaging books with the right amount of challenge. The lexile measure is a good starting point in your book selection process, but you should always consider these other factors when making a decision about which book to choose. But not on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on greasers like ponyboy. Metametrics predicts and assesses how difficult a text will be for a reader to comprehend. This product is for comprehension questions to assess a students understanding of a piece literature at their specific reading level. Students in these grades should be reading texts that have reading demand of 925l through 1185l to be college and career ready by the end of grade 12. The two main criteria it tests are word frequency and sentence strength. Recommended literature books by grade level elementary grades k5 in addition to reading as a part of their daily schoolwork, students are encouraged to read for pleasure as a part of their growth in understanding and appreciating classic and contemporary literature and other written materials. The lexile frameworks for reading and listening help educators and parents match students to materials at the right level of difficulty.
When necessary, booksource relies on publisher guided reading levels. Popular lexile 800 900 books meet your next favorite book. Hintons 1967 novel the outsiders remains a very common reading requirement for an english curriculum, and was even popular enough to have a movie made in the. Commonlit is a free collection of fiction and nonfiction for 3rd12th grade classrooms. The outsider book by stephen king official publisher. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this. They are in alphabetical order by the authors last name. What is the lexile measure of the lord of the rings answers. The ebook is an electronic version of a saddleback book that you can. Instantly get a books guided reading, lexile measure, dra, or grade level reading level. Similar to the reading framework, the listening framework is a scientific approach to measuring both students listening ability and complexity of audio materials on the same lexile developmental scale. Commonlit the library commonlit is a free collection of fiction and nonfiction for 3rd12th grade classrooms. Searching for books with a corresponding renaissance accelerated reader 360 quiz is easy with accelerated reader bookfinder.
The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above. Many students know the famous line stay gold, ponyboy, but dont necessarily realize it comes from this critically acclaimed novel.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The higher the lexile measure, the higher the students reading level. This book s lexile measure is 750l and is frequently taught in the 6th to 8th grade. Jul 24, 2019 to determine the reading level of a book, look on the cover or first few inside pages, since the information is often listed there. Find and level books by searching the book wizard database of more than 50,000 childrens books. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library. Ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids who get away with everything, including beating up greasers like ponyboy. Commonlit texts free reading passages and literacy resources. This books lexile measure is 750l and is frequently taught in the 6th to 8th grade. Nicaraguas conservative republic, 185893 lexile find a.
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