Finding Just-Right Books
Finding “Just-Right” Books
A JUST RIGHT book is one that is comfortable to read but is still a little challenging. You can become a better reader by reading these books.
Sometimes a book you choose may be TOO EASY. A book is too easy if. . .
- you can read all the words smoothly with good expression.
- you know how to say all of the words.
- you can read the book very quickly.
- you are not learning anything new when you read the book.
Sometimes a book you choose may be TOO HARD. A book is too hard if. . .
- you have trouble with at least 5 words on the page.
- you are puzzled about what is happening in this book.
- your reading sounds very slow and choppy.
- you get frustrated while reading.
Most of the books you choose should be JUST-RIGHT. You know you have picked a just-right book when. . .
- you can read most of the words.
- you understand what you are reading.
- you can read the book with a voice that is fluent, not choppy. It sounds a lot like you are talking.
- you can sound out the hard words and figure out what they mean by using the words around them.
- you only need a little help from the teacher or another adult.
- you really enjoy reading this book!