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Crafting Hi-Lo Books

Quick links to readily available tools and content

LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2021

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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).

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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.

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Adjusting Your Reading Level

Here are several tools to help you raise or lower the reading level of your work according to your audience.

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Steps To Create Hi-Lo Texts

A detailed outline of the process of writing a hi-lo book from start to finish.

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Readability Test

This site allows you to input your text and auto-calculates its reading level in six different measurements.

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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.