1. I PICK books

2. When you pick out a book to read, make sure the book is a good fit!

3. In our classroom we will use the words I PICK
to help us select good books.

4. I PICK
I- choose a book.
Selecting a book from our classroom library is like picking what pair of shoes to wear for the day. There are a lot of good choices.

5. I PICK P- Purpose- why do I want to read it?
What is my purpose for putting on shoes? What am I doing today?
Which shoe should I pick if I am going to go running?

6. Did you guess the tennis shoe?

7. I PICK
The tennis shoe would be the best match for the purpose of running.
When you pick a book think about, what is my purpose today?
To learn about something
To have fun
To practice fluency
To practice retelling

8. I PICK I- Interest- Does the book interest me?
If I am picking out what shoes to wear, but I do not like to play soccer. Would I choose to wear soccer shoes?

9. No!

10. I PICK
When you are selecting a book to read, pick one that is interesting to you.

11. I PICK C- comprehension- ask, am I understanding what I am reading?
When picking out what shoe to wear, would I pick a shoes that is too small or too big?

12. No! I would pick out a shoes that is my size.

13. I PICKS
When picking out books, select books that are just right for you.

14. I PICK K- Know- I know most of the words
Don’t pick books that are too hard to read. Otherwise you won’t understand what you are reading. Make sure your I PICK books are easy enough for you to read most of the words.
If I did not know how to tie my shoes, which pair would be the best?

16. I PICK