Teaming and advisory
Jerry Rottier
Teaming and advisory
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Perfect Partners
by Jerry Rottier
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how a school can make sure every student feels supported and connected? Imagine a team of teachers and students working closely together, not just in class but as a family, solving problems and learning from each other. What happens when a school tries a bold new plan to make this happen?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores a unique approach implemented at De Pere Middle School in Wisconsin that combines advisory programs with teacher teaming to better support middle school students. Aimed at educators and parents, it explains how this model improves student engagement and emotional support during the challenging middle school years. Suitable for early readers with interest in school life, it provides insights into educational strategies without heavy emotional or physical content.
Why we rated Teaming and advisory 7C
Teaming and advisory is written at a Level 2 reading level across 49 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teaming and advisory works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Teaming and advisory as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Teaming and advisory explores family, friendship, school life, and educational strategies — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, school life.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781560902263
- Pages
- 49
- Publisher
- National Middle School Association
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction