Wikibooks:Reading Levels
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[edit] Reading Levels
Different books are intended for readers at different levels. This page will discuss some of the various reading levels that may be required to read certain books here on Wikibooks. A book can show its preferred reading level using {{Reading level}}.
[edit] Common Reading Levels
- Pre-Reader
- Pre-reader books are for young children who are not capable of reading many complete sentences or long words. These books should likely contain an overwhelming volume of pictures, and are intended to be read with a parent or educator present. Pre-reader books should be part of Wikijunior. Use {{Reading level|Pre-Reader}} to add a book to this category.
- Beginner
- Books at the beginner level are intended for young children, ages 5 - 12. These books can contain complete sentences, but are likely about basic subjects and use a minimum amount of difficult vocabulary. Difficult words that are used should be properly introduced. These books will also rely heavily on pictures. These books should likely be part of Wikijunior. Use {{Reading level|Beginner}} to add a book to this category.
- Intermediate
- Intermediate books are intended for readers at an average adult reading level. The volume of text should exceed the volume of images. Sentence structure can be more diverse. More difficult vocabulary can be used without requiring explanation. Subject matter can become technical, but use of extensive amounts of technical jargon should be avoided. These books should be accessible to readers without any particular expertise in the subject area. Use {{Reading level|Intermediate}} to add a book to this category.
- Advanced
- Advanced level texts may require a slightly higher reading level than intermediate texts. They will also depend on more background knowledge that is not common to all adult readers. Some subject-specific jargon can be used, but a heavy reliance on it should be avoided to increase readability. Use {{Reading level|Advanced}} to add a book to this category.
- Professional
- Professional-level texts tend to be highly-subject specific and require extensive background knowledge among readers. Jargon can be used extensively, and readability is often sacrificed for precision. These books may tend to be dry and academic and not welcoming to most readers. Use {{Reading level|Professional}} to add a book to this category.
