We have Reading Counts! I agree with you that identifying reading level by
color is a problem. If it was on the lower end of the spectrum, I would
resent my level being advertised. My RC books have all different color stars
on them to say that we have a quiz for the book. The color means nothing.
A colleague at another junior high set her system up first and used the
color indicates level system. She is perfectly comfortable with it and has
never indicated student resistance. I think her comfort level is what makes
it work for her.
As far as I know, she is the only one of our 5 junior highs to use that
system.
Regards. . .
On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Libby McGee <libbymcgee@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> A colleague of mine who is an administrator would like some information on
> the use of colored dots on the outside of books to indicate reading level.
> I told her it was unethical to do so as it "announces" to everyone the
> reading level of the student, which should be confidential (like grades.)
> Does anyone know of any articles or references that discuss this? She would
> be interested in your opinions on the matter as well. Thanks for your help!
>
> Libby McGee- Librarian
> Tuloso-MidwayIntermediateSchool
> Corpus Christi, Texas
> lmcgee@tmisd.esc2.net
> 361-903-6565
>
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