1/3/2024 0 Comments Flat stanley reading level![]() ![]() This should be enough of a fantasy that children will not worry about it happening to them. A girl is trapped when a building collapses.ĭrugs, Alcohol and Smoking – They fill a cigarette case with soda to bring to a trapped girl.įrightening or Intense Things – Stanley is flat. Stanley’s brother suggests hitting Stanley with sticks to restore his balance. Sex, Nudity, Dating – Stanley gets a kiss on the cheek for being a hero.ĭeath, Violence and Gore – A flat Mongol is drawn holding a sword. I really hate the idea of young children getting that message, because there are many times when the guidance counselor really is an excellent person for a child to talk to about issues in their lives. Despite being visually simple, it does contain a table of contents and clear chapter markings which is great for readers who are transitioning up from picture books and what that feeling of reading a big kid book.Ĭons: A visit to the doctor’s office is full of complicated vocabulary from “peculiar” and “Osteal” to “anatomical,” “vulnerable,” and ” simultaneous.” Yikes! Also, Stanley’s guidance counselor is pretty useless. I would say that it’s layout is more friendly than other similarly leveled books (like Junie B, or Magic Tree House) and because of that, I usually had readers who were below the advised level who were successful with reading and understanding it. It appears less intimidating and it also makes it easier to keep your place on the page. Pros: The series contains copious illustrations and the text is larger than usual and spaced out on the page, which is great for beginning readers. I’m also thrilled to have a book that doesn’t center on mischievous children. The plot was very simple, the chapters didn’t rely on a whole lot of plot building, so there isn’t a ton to remember. Verdict: I would continue to recommend the Flat Stanley series. He comes in handy during a sailing race and also is able to help out in an emergency. He’s not thrilled about it, but he does discover that there are some perks to being flat. After a period of enjoyable roundness, Stanley finds himself flat once again. It is on level for the beginning of third grade.Īlas, I cannot locate my copy of Flat Stanley, so we’re going with this follow-up instead. ![]() This is a Guided Reading Level M, DRA 28. ![]()
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