By Ms. Plunkett and Mrs. Ports Books By Ms. Plunkett and Mrs. Ports

Why is it important for my child to read a “Just Right Book?” Too Easy Book Effortless reading, reader becomes easily distracted The reader reads so fast they can’t remember what they read. We may think children always choosing very easy books is a good thing and it builds confidence. While choosing books that are a little easy is good, choosing books that are way too easy is not good. Children can easily become distracted and will lose what they read.

Why is it important for my child to read a “Just Right Book?” Too Hard Book Reading very slow and losing focus The reader gets tired of reading quickly. The reader cannot understand what is happening in the book. Too Easy Book Effortless reading, reader becomes easily distracted The reader reads so fast they can’t remember what they read.

Why is it important for my child to read a “Just Right Book?” The reader is engaged in what they are reading and can figure it out. The reader is not easily distracted. The reader doesn’t want to put the book down. Too Hard Book Reading very slow and losing focus The reader gets tired of reading quickly. The reader cannot understand what is happening in the book. Too Easy Book Effortless reading, reader becomes easily distracted The reader reads so fast they can’t remember what they read.

How can I ensure my child picks a “Just Right Book”? Primary (K-2) Five Finger Rule - Intermediate (3-5) I PICK -

Okay teachers. They know exactly how to choose a “Just Right Book” Okay teachers! They know exactly how to choose a “Just Right Book”. Now how can I help?

Asking the Reader Questions Okay teachers! They know exactly how to choose a “Just Right Book”. Now how can I help? Asking the Reader Questions

Asking Questions Primary Questions: Within the Text: What is this story mostly about? What are some key details from the story? (2 to 3) Who are some of the characters in the story? What is the setting of the story? Intermediate Questions Within the Text: Summarize the important events or episodes from the text in the order that they happened. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. What were the major events that led to the problem or the solution?

Asking Questions Primary Questions: About the Text: Why do you think the book was called _____? What did you like/dislike about this book? How do you think the book will end? What else might the characters like or do? How are the characters the same as you? What did you learn about __________ after reading this book? Intermediate Questions About the Text: Show me where the problem was resolved in the story. How do you know? Look at the way the writer ended the book. Do you think this was a good way to end? Why or why not? What did the author do to make the characters or situation interesting?

Asking Questions Primary Questions: Beyond the Text: How were the characters feeling in the book? How do you know? How did the pictures help you to understand the story? Why do you think __________? How are the characters and what happens to them in this story the same or different as in a story that you know? Intermediate Questions Beyond the Text: Based on what you know about a character, predict what he or she will do. What happened to cause the character to feel or act ___________? Based on the characters actions or motives, describe the traits of the character.