"New Magic English Graded Readers" selection guide!I don't know which level to pick for the New Magic English Graded Reader, teachers and parents have read the English Graded Reader
This article will introduce the stage characteristics, content structure, Lens value, word volume, suitable audience, level catalog, specific number of books and inner page display of each stage and level of "New Magic English Graded Reader" (Classic Edition). Teachers and parents can comprehensively consider and select the most suitable level for the child from the perspective of age, physical and mental development characteristics, language level, etc., according to the actual situation of the child
New Magic English Graded Reader (Classic Edition) is derived from the "originator" of the National Geographic and Global Grading System PM Graded Reading, which is scientifically graded and step-by-step, and is conducted by domestic English language expertsProfessor Wang Qiang, head of the revision team of the General High School English Curriculum Standards and Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards of the Ministry of Education, personally reviewed and recommended themIt is in line with the physical and mental development characteristics, language and cognitive development of children of different ages in China, and has been widely used in many foreign language characteristic schools and key primary schools in China.
The New Magic English Graded Reader series consists of 13 levels (including 1 preparatory level and 12 formal levels), divided into four stages:Initiation stage, introductory stage, development stage, consolidation stage。Each level contains 24 or 32 high-quality English books with rich themes, including fiction and non-fiction, with a wide range of topics, diverse genres, and content close to daily life, covering 100% of the three themes of "people and self", "people and society" and "people and nature" in the "English Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition)", focusing on cultivating the core literacy of young people.
Below, let's take a look at the detailed introduction of each level of "New Magic English Graded Reader" (Classic Edition)!
Inclusion Levels:Preparatory level - L3
Stage Features:Reading is less intense and helps beginners build confidence in Xi.
Content Structure:The sentence structure is simple and repetitive.
Lens value:0-100l
Word Quantity:9,621 words.
Suitable for*:Children aged about 3-8 years.
Note: Due to the different English foundations of different children, the age group suggested by "suitable for people" in this article is not absolute!Teachers and parents are requested to choose the level that matches their children's actual situation (the same below).
Initiation Stage - Preparatory Level
Suitable for*:English beginners, about 3-6 years old.
Word Quantity:1,197 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Each picture book learns 1-2 commonly used sentence patterns Xi take children to quickly accumulate the most common expressions in English and establish the concept of reading.
Initiation stage - L1
Suitable for*:English beginners, about 5-6 years old.
Word Quantity:1,740 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Initially establish the concepts and skills of reading, master simple sentence patterns, be familiar with narrative styles, and begin to get in touch with procedural styles.
Initiation stage - L2
Suitable for*:Children who have a certain foundation or have a level 1 foundation in graded reading, and are about 6-7 years old.
Word Quantity:3,103 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:The content transitions from pictures and short sentences to more complex long sentences. Xi reading skills repeatedly and master simple sentence patterns. Exposure to narratives, diaries, and reports.
Initiation stage - L3
Suitable for*:About 7-8 years old.
Word Quantity:3,581 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Proficiency in sentence structure and reading skills, as well as recognition of new vocabulary. Introduce a variety of genres, including narration, explanation, elaboration, process, report, etc., and get in touch with drama genres.
Inclusion Levels:l4 - l7
Stage Features:Gradually experience the joy of learning Xi through reading.
Content Structure:The length is moderate, the plot is undulating, and the science is strong.
Lens value:100l-300l
Word Quantity:25,439 words.
Suitable for*:Approximately 7-11 years old.
Introductory stage - L4
Suitable for*:About 7-8 years old.
Word Quantity:4,407 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:There are about 2-4 sentences per page, but it also increases vocabulary and new sentence structures. It covers a variety of genre readings, such as narration, explanation, elaboration, process, report, and begins to be exposed to drama genres.
Introductory stage - L5
Suitable for*:Children about 8-9 years old.
Word Quantity:5,196 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Linguistically, the Xi of rhetorical devices began to be emphasized, and more phonics knowledge and word formation rules were added. Fictional stories are full of imagination and interest, and non-fiction has strong popular science knowledge.
Introductory stage - L6
Suitable for*:Children about 8-9 years old.
Word Quantity:5,997 words.
Number of books: 1 self-directed reading manual + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Strengthen your vocabulary, understand the structure of the story, and be exposed to a wide range of themes such as adventure stories, fables, folk tales, dinosaurs, and more. In the non-fiction category, expository essays and other genre Xi are added.
Introductory stage - L7
Suitable for*:Children aged 9-11 years old.
Word Quantity:9,839 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Exposure to a wider range of topics, such as the world, friendship, campus, drama, climate, natural sciences, etc.;Familiar with 6 types of reading, including narrative, explanation, elaboration, process, and report.
Inclusion Levels:l8 - l9
Stage Features:Xi reading skills in guided reading and expand vocabulary efficiently.
Content Structure:The length is elongated, the style is diverse, and the coverage is wide.
Lens value:300l-500l
Word Quantity:28,247 words.
Suitable for*:Children aged about 9-12 years.
Development stage - l8
Suitable for*:9-11 year olds.
Word Quantity:13,958 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Handbook + 32 graded readings (16 F fiction + 16 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Recognize word suffixes, letter combinations, compound words, understand syllable composition (efficient vocabulary expansion);Exposure to a wider range of thematic reading, familiarity with reading in a variety of genres (mastery of a variety of sentence structures and text genres).
Development stage - l9
Suitable for*:Children about 10-12 years old.
Word Quantity:14,289 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Manual + 24 graded readings (12 F fiction + 12 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Keep learning Xi and reinforcing irregular high-frequency words. Xi reading skills in guided reading. Familiarity with practical stylistics.
Inclusion Levels:l10 - l12
Stage Features:Familiarize yourself with reading strategies;Master the ability to find information and learn to read happily.
Content Structure:The language structure is complex, with many long sentences and a large number of interesting knowledge points.
Lens value:400l-700l
Word Quantity:61,419 words.
Suitable for*:Approximately 10-14 years old.
Consolidation phase - L10
Suitable for*:Children about 10-12 years old.
Word Quantity:15,964 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Manual + 24 graded readings (16 F fiction + 8 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:Understand the story setting, understand the main idea;Recognize irregular common words and vowel ellipses.
Consolidation phase - L11
Suitable for*:Approximately 12-14 years old.
Word Quantity:18,081 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Manual + 24 graded readings (16 F fiction + 8 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:A large number of interesting knowledge points and a tight storyline enable students to learn the skills of reading happily. Grading of article structure and sentence length As language structures become more complex, two or more long sentences appear.
Consolidation phase - L12
Suitable for*:Approximately 12-14 years old.
Word Quantity:27,374 words.
Number of Level Books:1 Self-Directed Reading Manual + 24 graded readings (16 F fiction + 8 NF non-fiction).
Level Introduction:A wide range of topics, such as sports, nature, art, etc., familiarize students with reading strategies;Acquire the ability to search for information;Deep understanding of textual content. Master polysyllabic vocabulary, combined vocabulary, etc.
The theme of "New Magic English Graded Reader" is very rich, both fiction and non-fiction, the topics are in line with the psychological cognition of young children, including literature, society, art, nature, biology, astronomy, mathematics and other topics, covering fables, animal stories, science fiction**, adventure stories and many other topics.
Among them, non-fiction picture books integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to allow children to understand interdisciplinary knowledge, stimulate children's interest and curiosity in science, easily enlighten science, and improve their hands-on ability.
In addition to vivid and interesting fictional story picture books and popular science picture books for scientific exploration, the whole set of graded reading materials also includes a wealth of sports-themed picture books, labor-themed picture books, drama-themed picture books, and family-themed picture books. A variety of topics can help children feel the charm of English in the process of reading, and stimulate their interest in learning Xi. At the same time, each topic is targeted to help children expand their vocabulary, learn Xi common expressions, and improve their reading comprehension and language skills.
In addition, the New Magic English Graded Reader is rich and diverse, covering drama, fairy tales, fables, narratives, reports, illustrations, poems, diaries, folk tales and other genres, which meets the diverse requirements of the new English curriculum standards for discourse types, which is conducive to expanding children's knowledge and vocabulary and cultivating children's critical thinking ability.
Following the concept of cultivating balanced readers, the barrier-free and progressive reading method of "New Magic English Graded Reader" can effectively cultivate children's balanced reading ability (word decoding ability, language organization and fluency ability, text comprehension ability), which is not only suitable for classroom reading teaching development, but also suitable for family English initiation and graded reading comprehensive advancement.
New Magic English Graded Reader not only focuses on children's reading experience, but also provides children with comprehensive pre-reading guidance, middle school Xi, and post-reading Xi practice, etc., to systematically exercise children's English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
What's right for kids is the best!
New Magic English Graded Reader allows children to enjoy reading, know the world, and meet a better self!