This document discusses Lexile levels and what they indicate about reading ability. A Lexile level is a measure of how difficult a text is to comprehend based on its vocabulary, syntax, and structure. The Lexile level of a reader indicates the difficulty of texts they can understand through their own reading ability. The document provides examples of common on-the-job texts and their corresponding Lexile levels to demonstrate that real-world reading demands often exceed the levels of most students and adults.

1. Understanding Lexile Level

2. What is a Lexile Level?
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3. What is a Lexile Level?
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Your Lexile number indicates the difficulty of text you are
able to understand through your own reading

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5. Fast-Food
Manager
Manual Labor
Construction
Receptionist
Video Game
Designer
Teacher
Car Mechanic
Lawyer
Nurse
Retail Sales Clerk
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ON-THE-JOB TEXT
REQUIREMENTS
9th Grade reading:
Lexile 1050
6th Grade
reading:
Lexile 925
Average HISD
Lexile at EOY: 912

6. Standard
Apartment
Lease 1080L Safety Seat
Directions
1170L
Crib
Assembly
Instructions
1120L
Student Loan Application
1270L
W-4 Tax Form 1260L
Apple Terms
& Conditions
1480L
Mortgage
Application 1360L
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REAL WORLD TEXT DEMANDS
9th Grade reading:
Lexile 1050
6th Grade
reading:
Lexile 925
Average HISD
Lexile at EOY: 912

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Fill out your Lexile Level sheet, and turn
in before the end of class
*If you forget, your lexile level is also located
on Gradespeed in Advocacy
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