Monday, September 23, 2013

Finding the Just Right Book

This week students have been focused on finding the perfect book.  They are following the five finger rule to find the book that fits their reading ability.  What is the five finger rule??   Well, students find a book that looks interesting.  They open the book to a random page.  They begin to read this page.  Every time that they don't know a word, they hold up a finger.
If they have 0 to 1 fingers up, the books is too easy. 
If they have 2 to 3 fingers up, the book is just right.
If they have 4 or 5 fingers up, the book is too hard.

Third through fifth grade have been practicing this rule before checking out.  First and second graders are practicing in preparation for a check out that is coming soon.



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