Determines the grade level required to read a text based on a score of average sentence length and average syllables per word. The Flesch Score is converted using a table into a grade level. To make writing most accessible, the average reading level to shoot for is that of an 8th grader.
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Books have the ability to condense and transfer information efficiently. While some things can’t be learned from reading, reading gives you the benefit of other peoples' experience. Even if it’s lossy, building familiarity can turn something that felt opaque and scary into something you feel prepared to encounter.