Passive voice can lower readability, which is crucial for engagement. Check for passive voice in your text using this Passive Voice Checker.

Guided Reading/Lexile Conversion Table Reading level correlation across frequently used measurements in the literacy field.

Word lists compiled from grade-appropriate novels and basal readers (with an emphasis on Tier 2 words) for grades K-8.

Word lists created for students in grades 1-12 aimed at building a strong vocabulary foundation. You can use this tool to create your own lists for your classrooms as well.

Lexile is a commonly used method for assessing and categorizing a text's readability. This tool allows you to do a quick Lexile level check on small chunks of text. Can be useful for an initial rough reading level snapshot!

This frequently updated, subscription-based, on-line list contains the levels of 88,173 books submitted by over 300 publishers.