Tips for Selecting a Book
1. Check the cover, does it catch your eye?
2. Read the summary on the inside flap. Does the book sound like something you would enjoy?
3. Look at the illustrations and skim the text. Do the words and pictures make an interesting combination?
4. Ask the librarian, who knows hundreds of great books and would be glad to make some suggestions.
5. Look at what your friends are reading. Ask them for recommendations.
6. Think about books that your teachers may have shared. Would you like to reread a favorite?
7. Read other books written by your favorite authors.
8. Read about your hobbies or other special interests.
2. Read the summary on the inside flap. Does the book sound like something you would enjoy?
3. Look at the illustrations and skim the text. Do the words and pictures make an interesting combination?
4. Ask the librarian, who knows hundreds of great books and would be glad to make some suggestions.
5. Look at what your friends are reading. Ask them for recommendations.
6. Think about books that your teachers may have shared. Would you like to reread a favorite?
7. Read other books written by your favorite authors.
8. Read about your hobbies or other special interests.
Five Finger Rule
- Choose a book and read the first page or two.
- Put one finger up for every word you don't know.
- If five of your fingers go up while reading, choose another book.
- If only two or three fingers go up, you've found a "just right" book.
I "PICK"
P Purpose: why do I want to read?
I Interest: does it interest me?
C Comprehend: do I understand it?
K Know: do I know most of the words?
I Interest: does it interest me?
C Comprehend: do I understand it?
K Know: do I know most of the words?