These codes help determine developmental appropriateness, not just a Lexile score for text.
AD: Adult directed (Picture books to read aloud)
NC: Non-conforming (Does not match interest level)
HL: High-interest, Low-readability (Reluctant teens)
IG Illustrated Guide (Independent pieces like encyclopedias)
GN: Graphic novel (Speech bubbles)
BR Beginning Reading (Emergent reader)
NP Non prose (Poems, plays, songs, alphabet books)
from Lexile Site- http://lexile.com
Grade |
Reader Measures |
Text Measures (from the Lexile Map) 25th - 75th percentile |
1 | Up to 300L | 200L to 400L |
2 | 140L to 500L | 300L to 500L |
3 | 330L to 700L | 500L to 700L |
4 | 445L to 810L | 650L to 850L |
5 | 565L to 910L | 750L to 950L |
6 | 665L to 1000L | 850L to 1050L |
7 | 735L to 1065L | 950L to 1075L |
8 | 805L to 1100L | 1000L to 1100L |
9 | 855L to 1165L | 1050L to 1150L |
10 | 905L to 1195L | 1100L to 1200L |
11 and 12 | 940L to 1210L | 1100L to 1300L |