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Crafting Hi-Lo Books
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LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2021
Guidelines For Writing Easy to Read, Hard to Put Down Books
Guidelines for generating content for teen and young adult readers that is written at a1st - 5th grade reading level (RL).
Writing For Reluctant Readers
In response to the growing need for reading material to assist reluctant readers, a sub-genre has emerged: Hi/Lo books–high interest, low reading level. Here are the key elements found in a successful Hi/Lo book.
Adjusting Your Reading Level
Here are several tools to help you raise or lower the reading level of your work according to your audience.
Steps To Create Hi-Lo Texts
A detailed outline of the process of writing a hi-lo book from start to finish.
Readability Test
This site allows you to input your text and auto-calculates its reading level in six different measurements.
Check Text Readability By Grade Level
This tool allows you to copy and paste your content in order to learn the grade level equivalent of your writing.
