1. If the Book Fits, Read It! Finding a Good Fit Book The Daily 5
By Barbara A. Smith Carolina Forest Elementary Grade 2
The Daily 5

2. This presentation explains to children how they can find a ‘good fit’ book and why this is important. It is one of the tools we use to help children develop reading confidence and a love for reading. Please feel free to read through this presentation with your children from time to time to reinforce their learning.

3. Would you ever wear a pair of shoes that were too large …

4. or too small?

5. Would you wear these shoes …

6. to play football?

7. Would you wear these shoes

8. to walk the beach?

9. No? Then why read a book that doesn’t fit?

10. Every shoe has a purpose. Can you match these?

11. Think about the purpose for your book
Think about the purpose for your book. To write a report on turtles would you read … or

12. You’re RIGHT! You want to read about REAL turtles!

13. Why do you have these shoes in your closet?

14. Right! Because you have an interest in
Ballet
Soccer

15. Choose books that you are interested in
Mysteries
Frogs
Wolves
Horses
Sports
Space

16. Purpose Why do I want to read it? Interest Does it interest me?
I PICK a Good-Fit Book
I choose a book
Purpose Why do I want to read it?
Interest Does it interest me?
Comprehend Do I understand what I am reading?
Know I know most of the words HSS

17. Happy Reading!

18. Think Again!