School expressions

Matt Doeden

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School expressions

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Expressions about School

by Matt Doeden

It's Just an Expression

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the fun world of school idioms and learn what hidden meanings lie behind common expressions used by students and teachers. This lively book uncovers the true stories and meanings behind phrases you hear every day in the classroom.

Themes

SchoolsIdiomsEnglish LanguageFigures of SpeechJuvenile Literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

4

Emotional Weight

2

Theme Richness

5

World Scope

1

Data Confidence

6

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Details

Book Length

3,303 words

22m read-aloud

ISBN: 9780761378914
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Published: 2012
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 3,303
Read-Aloud: ~22 min

Subjects

SchoolsIdiomsEnglish LanguageFigures of Speech