[Libs-Or] Read alikes for "Mice and Men"

[srbjstone at comcast.net]

Hi Kathy, 
I'm of the mind that even though Of Mice and Men might have been thought of as a HS title back in the day, the lexile is only 640, and with the new CCSS shifts in text complexity ranges , this title is now on the low side for 4th grade (see table on this website) as far as a lexile measurement goes.. 

I think this title is more about the content, which is not measured by lexile -- that is, will 12 or 13 yr old students get what's going on and be able to discuss and delve into the ideas? While it's also a good HS read, where delving might/should be deeper, I think it's an accessible read for 7-8th graders, and maybe just the hook for boys in particular at a lower reading level. I see it as a title used to challenge comprehension and critical thinking, more than to enhance one's reading level. 

Susan 

Susan Stone 
Teacher Librarian 
Portland Public Schools 

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Kathy, 

Tony makes a good point that should be shared with the teacher: Of Mice & Men is already well within the reading ability of “4 th grade/low level readers”. 



Lexile ratings according to NoveList, for comparison,: 



Of Mice and Men has a Lexile rating of 630. 

Twilight has a rating of 730. 

Erin Hunter’s original Warriors books range from 790-900. 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid books range from 910-1060. 



Lexile-to-grade correspondence chart 

http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/grade-equivalent/grade-equivalent-chart/ 



More information on Lexile ratings in Oregon 

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1638 




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From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Tony Greiner 
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:26 PM 
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Subject: [Libs-Or] Read alikes for "Mice and Men" 




All I can say is "Fer cryin' out loud!" One of the great books of the American language, and written at a pretty easy to read level. Challenge the buggers and let them have their hearts break over poor Lenny. Then they will understand what reading is. 





Tony Greiner, Steinbeck Lover 

**tony_greiner at hotmail.com** 


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> Hello everyone, 
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> I need help finding a book similar in theme and point of view to Of Mice and Men. The 7th/8th grade class is reading this book and the teacher has requested a book for low level readers, reading at a 4th grade level. Or is there a graphic novel version? Thanks for any recommendations. 
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> Kathy Street 
> Arlington Elementary School 
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