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21 Century
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Basic Skills Library

The 21st Century Basic Skills Library helps young readers
develop fluency as they learn about the world around them.

Level 1 books are for readers with beginning reading skills. They
contain 75 to 100 words. Simple, short sentences using many short STRONG KIDS HEALTHY PLATE Fantastic Fruits
vowel words comprise the text. Words and illustrations are familiar to
young readers. Four to six content words are included.

Level 2 books are for readers with intermediate reading skills. They
contain 100 to 150 words. Words become more challenging, but there
are very few complicated word patterns. Most words and illustrations
are familiar to young readers. Six to eight content words are included
to expand vocabulary and reading skills.

Level 3 books are for readers with independent reading skills. They
contain 150 to 200 words. Longer sentences and more complicated
word patterns comprise the text. Some words and illustrations may
reach beyond background knowledge. Eight to ten content words are
included to expand vocabulary and reading skills.

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Katie Marsico
www.cherrylakepublishing.com