Lin Lin, Li Min

Abstract

This article is to generalize practical approaches to help Chinese teachers select books that match students' ability and reading interests for extensive reading in Singaporean primary schools. In quantitative aspect, teachers can use Chinese readability formulas to judge the readability levels of books. Alternative way is to compare the overlaps between book texts and ministry-authorized word and character lists. As for the qualitative aspect, text-related factors, content, language structure, affect students' understanding and reading interest. Relevant discussion is provided for both quantitative and qualitative judgment on Chinese book leveling.

Keyword(s) :   Chinese book leveling, extensive reading, reading ability, reading interests, primary school