Level E Reader Characteristics

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There are many characteristics that can be associated with being a Level E reader. By being at the Level E area, Shelia should be able to think within the text itself. By thinking within the text you should be able to take apart compound words to solve them when struggling. Not only that but she should also be able to reread the sentence or beginning of a phrase to problem solve, self correct, or confirm. Readers at the Level E should also be capable of using what is known about a word to solve an unknown word while reading. Level E readers need to be able to notice details in pictures and use information to understand the text a little better. Readers at this level need to also be able to notice series of events in order and then link them to better understand the text. Not only do you need to think within the text but, Level E readers need to think beyond the text. Some characteristics would be like making connections, synthesizing, and inferring about the text. For example, Level E readers need to make and discuss connections between texts and readers personal experiences. Readers also need to be able to identify what they already know that is relative to information in the text. Finally, they also need to infer causes and effects as they are implied in the text. …show more content…

With Shelia being at a 94% accuracy rate this would but this text at an instructional level for Shelia. Most of Shelia’s errors were a variety of meaning, syntax and visual errors. Shelia also self corrected herself several times throughout her reading as she was a slower reader than most. At some points throughout the passage she was also seen phrasing out unfamiliar words at some points throughout. Shelia is able to monitor her own reading at some points, however her main errors were pronouncing, “Carol” as “Carl.” These errors are common for both the meaning and visual aspect of trying to understand

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