Month: November 2023

An Overview of Using Readability Formulas

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An Overview of Using Readability Formulas

David Long November 29, 2023

You can use “readability formulas” to measure the difficulty of words and sentences in any written materials. You can...

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How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload

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How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload

Brian Scott November 29, 2023

In our information-saturated world, holding a reader’s attention is a real challenge. With so much content at their fingertips,...

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What Are Readability Formulas and Why Use Them?

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What Are Readability Formulas and Why Use Them?

Brian Scott November 27, 2023

We can divide the term “readability” into “read” + “ability,” which translates into the ability to read. Readability has...

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The Spache Readability Formula for Young Readers

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The Spache Readability Formula for Young Readers

Brian Scott November 26, 2023

In the art of writing, it is vital to weave words that resonate with your readers. Your aim is...

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Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas?

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Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas?

Janice Jacobs November 27, 2023

In 1917 the US military began systematic testing of readability among adults. Studies revealed most U.S. adults had limited...

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The Original Dale-Chall Readability Formula

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The Original Dale-Chall Readability Formula

Brian Scott November 25, 2023

The (Original) Dale-Chall Readability Formula was developed by Edgar Dale and Jeanne S. Chall in 1948 as a tool...

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Writing for 7th Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

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Writing for 7th Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

David Long November 25, 2023

A 7th-grade reader is between 12-13 years old and is in a critical stage of development, both academically and...

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Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

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Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

David Long November 25, 2023

A 3rd-grade reading level means children in third grade, ages 8-9 years old. At this stage, students begin to...

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Writing for 1st Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

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Writing for 1st Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats

David Long November 24, 2023

A 1st-grade reading level refers to the proficiency in reading expected of children who are in their first year...

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Dolch Sight Words: The Keystone of Early Reading

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Dolch Sight Words: The Keystone of Early Reading

David Long November 24, 2023

Dolch sight words are a set of 220 words and 95 nouns that Dr. Edward William Dolch identified as...

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