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The Lexile Framework for ReadingPage 1 of 6 EducatorsWelcome Resources Tools MenuState InformationAssessments and ReadingProgramsLibrary ResourcesTestimonialsRead for the RecordReading ResourcesProfessionalDevelopment2009 NationalConferenceBookSearchFAQLexileStoreLexile CodesLexile codes are two-letter designations that appear before a book’s Lexile measure (forexample, AD580L). Sometimes a Lexile measure by itself is not enough information tochoose a particular book for a particular reader. Vocabulary and syntax – the two textcharacteristics that determine a Lexile measure – do not describe all of the content of abook. The Lexile code gives you more information about a book that relates to itsdevelopmental appropriateness, its reading difficulty, or both. Lexile codes provide somecontext to the numerical measure to further help educators and parents guide youngreaders toward fruitful reading experiences.The Lexile codes are:Academic RecognitionLexile CodesLexile GlossaryRegistrationRead for the SummerWhat Does the LexileMeasure Mean?DIBELS ORF to LexileConversion Quick Titles SearchSearch AD: Adult DirectedNC: Non-ConformingHL: High-LowIG: Illustrated GuideGN: Graphic NovelBR: Beginning ReadingNP: Non-ProseAD: Adult DirectedPicture books are frequently considered for an AD or “adult directed” code because theyare usually read to a child, rather than a child reading them independently. This is theclassic example of parent and child sitting together on the couch with the book open intheir laps. Although seemingly easy reading, picture books can still present a challengingindependent reading experience to an age-appropriate reader for reasons of textdifficulty and book layout or design.The text difficulty of picture books varies widely across the genre. For instance, MauriceSendak’s Where the Wild Things Are (HarperCollins Publishers) is a beloved read-aloudfor preschoolers. Its Lexile measure of 740L, however, is around the average readingability for someone ending 4th grade. Upon a closer look, the text comprises longsentences and contains some fairly high-level vocabulary such as “mischief,” “private,”“gnash,” and “rumpus.” The parent on the couch would help the preschooler sound thesewords out and decipher these long sentences. Therefore the book is coded adultdirected and the measure is AD740L.Additionally, picture books can have design elements that may visually complicatereading for a child. Factors such as font size, typeface, page layout, legibility, and therelationship between pictures and text may significantly impact reading comprehension.The story and illustrations in Where the Wild Things Are are perfect for young children.But the lines of the text are close together and the sentences are spread over multiplepages, often in long horizontal lines. These design elements may challenge a child’sability to read the book independently even if the text difficulty is well matched. Initially, amore advanced reader may need to read the book with a child.Adult Directed (AD) iew ed&tabindex 1&tabid 49&tabpageid . 3/16/2009
The Lexile Framework for ReadingPage 2 of 6NC: Non-ConformingThe NC code is applied to books that have a Lexile measure markedly higher than istypical for the publisher’s intended audience or designated developmental level of thebook. The Lexile measure of a book is compared to the Lexile range of readers in theintended audience in order to make an NC code determination.The NC code is useful when matching high-ability readers with a book that’s still at anappropriate developmental level. Alternatively, some picture books withdisproportionately high Lexile measures may receive an AD (Adult Directed) code.Seymour Simon’s Amazing Aircraft (SeaStar Books) is coded NC710L. Its spine reads“grades 1-3” but its Lexile measure is higher than a typical early elementary schoolstudent’s ability range. Therefore the book is coded as non-conforming.Non-Conforming (NC) exampleHL: High-LowA text designated as “HL” has a Lexile measure much lower than the average readingability of the intended age range of its readers. Librarians and booksellers sometimesrefer to young adult books with disproportionately low Lexile measures as .aspx?view ed&tabindex 1&tabid 49&tabpageid . 3/16/2009
The Lexile Framework for ReadingPage 3 of 6books, meaning “high-interest” plus “low-readability.” These books receive an HL code.Often fiction, HL books are useful when matching older (grade 7 and beyond) strugglingor reluctant readers with text at both an appropriate difficulty level and an appropriatedevelopmental level.Despite their short sentences and basic vocabulary, HL books are designed to appeal toreaders at a more mature developmental level. For example, Beth Goobie’s Sticks andStones (Orca Soundings) is classified as a young adult book and measures 430L – anaverage reading ability for 2nd graders. The book’s characters are high-school studentswho struggle with the many challenges that face high-school students such as datingand gossip. Therefore the book is coded HL430L.IG: Illustrated GuideThe IG code is applied to books that consist of independent pieces or sections of textsuch as in an encyclopedia or glossary. These text pieces could be moved aroundwithout affecting the overall linear flow of the book. Usually nonfiction, IG books are oftenused as a reference resource rather than read in their entirety like a storybook. Theirdistinguishing text characteristics include: technical vocabulary, definitions, and pronunciation guides in parentheses orcontrasting typeintegration of illustrations and diagrams into the textpull-quotes, factoids, and other categorical marginaliathe presentation of each discrete topic on one to two pagesThese text characteristics do not necessarily impact reading comprehension ordevelopmental appropriateness. Instead, the IG code conveys an idea of the kind ofbook and what the book typically will be used for in the classroom or library.Birds of Prey by Dr. Gerald Legg (Franklin Watts Library) is coded IG. Separateparagraphs are arranged upon the page, functioning more like multiple-sentencecaptions. A particular reading order is neither indicated by the layout nor important tocomprehension. Thus the book measure is IG320L.Illustrated Guide (IG) iew ed&tabindex 1&tabid 49&tabpageid . 3/16/2009
The Lexile Framework for ReadingPage 4 of 6GN: Graphic NovelThe GN code indicates that the book is a graphic novel or comic book. The text of GNbooks appears primarily in voice or thought bubbles integrated into comic book-styleillustrations. Graphic novels tend to contain a larger percentage of dialogue than mostother genres of books. They also typically lack some of the required text conventions ofdialogue, such as putting “she said” after a quoted sentence, because illustrationmethods are used to indicate spoken text. The impact of picture support on readingcomprehension is not captured in the Lexile measure of a graphic novel.To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel (Aladdin), written by Siena Cherson Siegel andillustrated by Mark Siegel, is coded as GN610L.Graphic Novel (GN) exampleBR: Beginning ReadingA text that receives a Lexile measure of 0L or below is coded BR. The measure is shownonly as BR, without the zero or negative number appearing. These books areappropriate for the emergent reader. Often BR books are not used for independentreading, but are read aloud by an adult to or with the child.Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House) is a BR book.Beginning Reading (BR) iew ed&tabindex 1&tabid 49&tabpageid . 3/16/2009
The Lexile Framework for ReadingPage 5 of 6NP: Non-ProseThe NP code is for any book comprising more than 50% non-standard or nonconforming prose. Some common examples of non-prose content are poems, plays,songs, recipes, and text with non-standard or absent punctuation. Since the LexileFramework is based on prose analysis, NP books do not receive a Lexile measure,merely the NP code.Maurice Sendak’s Alligators All Around (HarperTrophy) is coded NP. The text of thebook is not in complete sentences and lacks punctuation entirely. The text difficulty ofsuch a book cannot currently be measured in Lexiles.Non-Prose (NP) iew ed&tabindex 1&tabid 49&tabpageid . 3/16/2009
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Mar 16, 2009 · What Does the Lexile Measure Mean? DIBELS ORF to Lexile Conversion Quick Titles Search Search Lexile Codes Lexile codes are two-letter designations that appear before a book’s Lexile measure (for example, AD580L). Sometimes a Lexile measure by itself is not enough informa
The Lexile Framework for Reading A Lexile reading measure represents a student’s reading ability. A Lexile text measure represents its reading complexity. 770L Lexile measures match text and readers on the same scale. LEXILE TEXT MEASURE 770L LEXILE READER MEASURE 5
The Lexile Framework for Reading is a scientific, proven approach to reading and text measurement. A Lexile measure is the numeric representation of a reader’s ability or a text’s difficulty, both followed by an “L” (for Lexile measure). The Lexile scale is a developmental scale for reading ranging from beginning
The Lexile Framework for Reading A student’s Lexile measure is her reading readiness. A book’s Lexile measure is its reading complexity. a 770L reader a 770L book A Lexile is a measure of both reading readiness and text complexity, on the same scale.
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The Lexile Framework for Reading Using Lexile Resources to Support Instruction and Encourage Reading Growth Presented by: Jane Scott, Senior Educational Facilitator MetaMetrics , Inc. jscott@Lexile.com
The Lexile Framework for Reading is a psychometric system for matching readers with texts of appropriate dif culty. With the Lexile Framework, both the reader and the text can be placed on the same measurement scale. A Lexile measure is the numeric representation
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