Is 700L a big jump from 600L?
It can be. Vocabulary and text structure often become more demanding, so transition with mixed-range reading.
Lexile 700L Book List
Readers around 700L usually progress best with a 650L to 800L ladder, not a fixed single score. Combine independent books near the center of the range with occasional stretch titles. The quick table below helps pace that progression.
| Signal | Recommended next step |
|---|---|
| Core practice zone | 650L to 800L |
| Confidence zone | 600L to 700L |
| Stretch zone | 750L to 850L |
| Closest Kumon bands | Levels F to H (approximate) |
How to avoid overload at higher Lexiles
At higher Lexiles, sentence density and background knowledge rise quickly. Keep a balanced stack of confidence, core, and stretch books to maintain volume.
Recommended Book Picks
- The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
- Alice in Wonderland by Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll
- The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
- Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark
- The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood
- The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton
- A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz
- Dicey’s Song by Cynthia Voigt
- Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
FAQ
How do I know if 700L is too hard?
Watch for frequent rereading, weak retell, and strong avoidance. If these appear, reduce complexity by 50L to 100L.
Can a reader stay at 700L for months?
Yes. Stable fluency and comprehension at one band are a solid foundation for later acceleration.
What grade often reads near 700L?
Many Grade 4 to Grade 6 students work in this neighborhood, though individual variation is normal.
Should we prioritize chapter books at 700L?
Usually yes, but keep shorter nonfiction and high-interest texts for variety and stamina control.
What is the next step after 700L?
Advance toward 750L to 850L while preserving comprehension and reading volume.