[MOSAIC] just right books?

[gina nunley]

With all the talk about leveled books I am interested in another perspective on matching kids to books.  I use QRI to determine instructional and independent levels and use this information with kids for SRI and novel groups or guided reading.  9sixth grade)
 
I know of experts and colleagues who believe we have over emphasized the need for this and feel that kids can handle books that may actually be above their instructional level when they are engaged in book groups, and in fact benefit from the challenge....and amaze you with their level of comprehension in discussions. 
 
  Then again I remember reading once that you have to be careful because frustrational level material can be more than frustrating...it can be damaging.
 
Just reopening the subject in my own mind. 
 
Any thoughts?
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