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[quote=Anonymous]In the future, instead of "correcting" the teacher, maybe you could politely and respectfully ask her more about her reasoning in terms of book level choice. Sure, maybe you're right and she doesn't realize how brilliant your snowflake is, but maybe...

-the kids are choosing their own books
-you don't understand the leveling system of the reading program the school is using (some programs use numbers, some use letters etc.)
-the teacher is helping your child with a distinct skill so he/she wants to make sure the comprehension level is easier so your child can worker harder on a particular skill without getting frustrated and shutting down
-your child lacks confidence as a reader or as a participant in class so the teacher wants to build confidence by using an easier text
-your child is reading non-fiction texts which are inherently harder than fictional texts/a different type of reading so she's working at a lower text level to ensure solid comprehension
-your child is working in a book partnership with another child at a lower reading level and the teacher feels that for whatever reason, this partnership is a healthy match for each child for one cycle of book clubs
-you don't actually know how to assess the reading level of your child

Lots of possibilities and plenty of ways to navigate the situation respectfully.  [/quote]

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