Mesmer, Heidi Anne E. <br/><br/>
Tools for matching readers to texts :  research-based practices / 
Heidi Anne E. Mesmer. 
 - New York :  Guilford Press,  c2008. 
 - xi, 180 p. :  ill. ;  23 cm. 
 - Solving problems in the teaching of literacy .
 - Solving problems in the teaching of literacy. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-176) and index. 
<br/><br/>Using text analysis tools to match readers to texts -- Traditional readability formulas -- Second-generation readability formulas : lexiles and degrees of reading power -- Textual scaffolds for beginning readers : qualitative leveling, decodability, and vocabulary control -- Choosing text analysis tools : successful schools -- Using text analysis tools : successful primary teachers -- Using text analysis tools : successful intermediate teachers. 
<br/><br/> Presents research-based methods designed to help teachers select reading materials for students at various levels, with an overview of common techniques and their applications in the classroom. 
<br/><br/> Professional  Professional  Follett Library Resources 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1593855974 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1593855982 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781593855970 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781593855987 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007037699 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA816285  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>014514614  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Book selection--United States.<br/>Children--Books and reading--United States.<br/>Reading (Elementary)--United States.<br/>Book selection--United States.<br/>Children--Books and reading--United States.<br/>Reading--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1573  / .M452 2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>372.41