Reads Together
The Reads Together program is a way to help students build their literacy skills through shared reading with an adult or older sibling in their home. The books are designed so that the adult reads the left page, and the student reads the right page, and they are leveled to ensure a "just right" reading experience.
Read below to see the steps you'll need to take to take part in this program!
Step 1: Select
Look over the leveled books to the right to find one that might be interesting for your child. Then let us know which book you'd like to read with your child by filling out our
If you would prefer to preview and select a book in person, please contact _____________ to set up a time to visit our library!
Level 1 Books
Levels AA - D
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Characteristics: A few words or simple sentence per page. Picture support. Lots of repetition.
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Learning Focus: How books work, identifying simple words based on what is in the picture.
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Looks Like: A few words or simple sentence per page. Picture support. Lots of repetition.
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"On-Level" for: Kinder
Level 2 Books
Levels E - H
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Characteristics: Two or more sentences on a page with less picture support
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Learning Focus: Figuring out words based on what they look like and what they mean.
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Looks like: Two or more sentences on a page with less picture support.
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"On-Level" for: 1st
Level 3 Books
Levels I - L
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Characteristics: Short paragraphs with more complex ideas and words to figure out.
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Learning Focus: Noticing mistakes, comprehension of story elements like problem, plot, and theme.
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Looks like: Short paragraphs with characters and more complex words to figure out.
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"On-Level" for: Late 1st, Early 2nd
Step 2: Read
While you wait for your book, check out the "Ideas for Reading with your Child" page for answers to commonly asked questions.
The book will also come home with a page that has questions you can ask your child as you read.
You'll have two weeks to read the book, so you can read it more than once if you'd like!
Step 3: Reflect
Help your child to complete one reading response activity, and then complete the parent reflection page before returning the book.
We'll post the work on our "Read Together" bulletin board!
For every five books that students read and return, they will receive a special prize!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I read with my child?
- How do I read with my child?
- What if my student can't read the book I picked out because it's too difficult?
- My child is stuck on a word. What should I do?
- What kinds of questions should I ask my child as they read?