Fry Readability Graph
The Fry Readability Graph is a tool developed by Edward Fry in 1968 to assess the readability of texts. It is widely used in education to determine the appropriate grade level for reading materials.
Key features of the Fry Readability Graph include:
Simplicity: It requires only a 100-word sample from the text being analyzed.
Graph-Based: Results are plotted on a graph to determine the reading level.
Wide Range: It can assess texts from primary school to college level.
Consideration of Sentence Length and Syllable Count: The assessment is based on the average number of sentences and syllables per 100 words.
Educators use the Fry Readability Graph to ensure that reading materials are appropriate for their students’ reading levels. This can help in selecting textbooks, creating worksheets, and developing curriculum materials.