Reading Passages
What's in These Passages?
​Our passages have much to offer:​
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Highly structured sentences (often 5 words or less).
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A maximum of 225 words.
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Over 90% commonly used vocabulary (percent may be reduced for content-specific passages such as science or social studies topics).
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No complex sentence structures, figurative language or implicit language
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Comprehension checks consisting of 5 questions (4 multiple choice and 1 open-ended)
Our Reading Levels
Mind Bloom Education created reading passage levels so users can select the most appropriate stories for their students. Levels A - F were created by following developmentally appropriate reading practices for deaf students. Click on each of the drop-down boxes below to learn more about these levels.
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It is important to note that the creation of the vocabulary lists and the passage levels are not based on scientific research. These were developed based on 25 years of experience teaching reading and writing to deaf students. Some may disagree with the placement of some words or the omission of other words. Ultimately, it is up to the member to use professional judgment when selecting reading passages to use with students.
Have questions? Check our FAQ page or email heidi@mindbloomedu.com
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Each product description includes an Interest Level, Word Count, and Average Sentence Length. Interest levels include Lower Elementary (LE), Upper Elementary (UE), Middle School (MS), High School (HS), and Adult (A).
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