BookLevel F read-aloud books
Guided-reading Level F is typically Grade 1, around ages 6. Stories with more than one episode and characters who talk to each other. Every word highlights as it's read aloud, so a child can follow along whether they're listening or reading themselves.
What these books look likeStories with more than one episode and characters who talk to each other.
What your reader is practisingFollowing a story across several events, and reading dialogue smoothly enough to keep the meaning.
Is my child on the right level?Grades and ages here are typical, not a target. A child reading a level or two either side is completely ordinary — the right book is one they can read with only a little help.
