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The elementary building has been focusing on reading this year. One of the things that we have been discussing with students is choosing a just right book. This is a book that a student is interested in but is not too easy or too hard for them to read. Below is a guide that I have in the library to help remind students of how to choose a just right book when they are browsing the elementary library. With this in mind, I hope that students are finding a just right book for them! This can also be used when looking for books with your child at the public library.
The Goldilocks Rules for Choosing a Book That is “Just Right”
Too Easy Books
• I have read the book many times before.
• I understand and can retell the story without much effort.
• I know and understand almost every word.
• I can read the book smoothly and fluently without much practice.
Too Hard Books
• There are five or more words on a page that I do not recognize.
• I am confused about what is happening in the story.
• When I read the words I sound choppy.
• I need help when reading this book.
Just Right Books
• The book is new to me and the topic is interesting to me.
• I understand what is happening in most of the story.
• I can retell what I have read.
• I recognize most of the words on the page, but there are some words to work on.
• I can read the book by myself but may need help if I hit a tough spot.