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Hi all, Here are the responses to the question, "Does anyone have a quick, easy, painless way to do a reading level assessment on a textbook? Thanks :) Wilma ======================================================================= If you are running the current version of Microsoft word you can type in a page and then using the features along with the spell and grammar checker you can see what the reading level is. ======================================================================= I have the program "Readability Calculations" from Micro Power & Light Co., Dallas, TX. You use to be able to do a readability in Microsoft Works, but in the new editions they've taken out that feature. ====================================================================== Microsoft Word will give you a readability score. 1. Under the Tools pull down menu, choose Options. 2. On the Spelling and Grammar tab, check the box that says "Show Readability Statistics". When you run a spelling and grammar check, it will give you a Reading Level. You will have to type some passages into Word to use this feature, but I have found it helpful. ===================================================================== Wilma Flagg, Librarian Reeds Spring High School Reeds Spring, MO wflagg@wolves.k12.mo.us -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------