Your LEXILE Score

 Your Lexile score shows your ability to comprehend what you read.
 Your Lexile range (see note below*) indicates the level of material
you can read effectively on your own. Of course, if you are
interested in a certain topic or book, you can probably handle
material considerably above your Lexile level.
 To become a better reader, READ MORE material within your Lexile
range. Books at this level will introduce you to new vocabulary and
writing styles that will help you grow in reading comprehension.
 Try to read material in your Lexile range for 30 minutes a day!
 Research in the field of reading is clear: people who read more read
better.
 To assist you in setting a goal for yourself, it may be helpful to know
that most reading in the workplaces is 1100 Lexiles or higher.
Typical newspapers are written at approximately 1100 to 1300
Lexiles. The reading sections of college entrance exams like the SAT
and ACT range from approximately 1200 to 1400.
 For pleasure reading, people often select books 200 or more Lexiles
below their score. These selections are primarily for enjoyment and
may not increase reading ability significantly. Of course, pleasure
reading makes life more interesting and fun!
 To find more books within your Lexile range or to learn more about
Lexiles, see your library Media Specialist or visit this website:
www.lexile.com
* Your Lexile range extends from 100 below your Lexile score