A book is too hard if:
1. You are confused about what is happening in the book.
2. There are five or more words on a page that you do not know or understand.
3. You are not enjoying the book.
4. Your reading seems choppy, not smooth.
A book is too easy if:
1. You know all of the words in the book and/or have memorized the story.
2. You may have read the story before.
3. You can read the story smoothly.
A book is just right if:
1. You are enjoying what you are reading.
2. There are just a few words on each page that you don't know or understand.
3. You understand most of what is going on in the story.
4. The book is new to you.
5. You are able to read most of the story smoothly.
ALWAYS OPEN A BOOK AND LOOK BEFORE
YOU TAKE IT HOME.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A "JUST RIGHT" BOOK IN YOUR HANDS!!
1. You are confused about what is happening in the book.
2. There are five or more words on a page that you do not know or understand.
3. You are not enjoying the book.
4. Your reading seems choppy, not smooth.
A book is too easy if:
1. You know all of the words in the book and/or have memorized the story.
2. You may have read the story before.
3. You can read the story smoothly.
A book is just right if:
1. You are enjoying what you are reading.
2. There are just a few words on each page that you don't know or understand.
3. You understand most of what is going on in the story.
4. The book is new to you.
5. You are able to read most of the story smoothly.
ALWAYS OPEN A BOOK AND LOOK BEFORE
YOU TAKE IT HOME.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A "JUST RIGHT" BOOK IN YOUR HANDS!!
