FAQ
If book clubs consider reading an area of study, EPLEX Reading Center operates with mottos such as "reading as a way of life" and "children who enjoy reading." Having to analyze, write up something, and take a test whenever one reads a book could have been a reason to keep a distance away from the books. Children would have done such a good job just by having fun "reading." EPLEX Reading Center thought is that we can have analytical perspectives, rich vocabulary, and logical thinking becomes our second nature while enjoying, experiencing, and wanting books without even realizing it.
2. How many different types of books are available?
Refer to the Books page.
3. How is the reading level decided?
The 2nd grade and under: it is okay to read books according to their school grade levels, but it is important to select books from an appropriate level for each individuals because books that are either too easy or too difficult might reduce their interests in books by half.
| • | 3 or 5 finger rule: when there are 3 or more and 5 or more unknown words on a random page from a selected book, for an illustrated book and for a regular book, respectively, it is a difficult book for a child. Please select a lower level than that. |
The 3rd grader and above: it is helpful to utilize the reading level marked on one’s own School test result in order to make a decision.
4. What are AR Books?
It is an abbreviation of Accelerated Readers. They categorize books available in the market into levels by target age groups and their volume. They include the recommended books by each schools and prize winners therefore they provide standards as to which books to recommend to children.