When choosing books to read for pleasure, use the child’s interests as a guide--TV shows (s)he enjoys, favorite places, foods, hobbies, sports, activities, etc.
2. Use this Quality Reading Level Evaluation (QRLE):
Open a possible book to a page in the middle. Have the child read a paragraph aloud. Count the errors.
If (s)he misses 1 word in 10, (s)he can probably read the book alone.
If (s)he misses 2 words in 10, (s)he can probably read it with help.
If (s)he...