Finding the Right Book
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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5 Slides • 3 Questions
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Choosing a Just-Right Book
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What does a Just-Right book look like?
Just-Right books are NOT one-size fits all
A new book that you haven't read before
You can understand MOST of the story
You can understand MOST of the words
You can retell the story to a classmate or teacher
You can read the book independently (it is on your ZDP level)
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Multiple Select
Which option is NOT what a just right book looks like?
You can understand MOST of the words used
You can read the book independently
Just-Right books ARE one size fits all.
You can retell the story to a classmate or teacher
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How do you choose a Just-Right book?📚
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Identify which the following things about yourself/reading style:
Genres of interest
Type of storytelling you enjoy
Type of characters you enjoy
Writing style of choice
Setting (where/when)
Fiction/Non-Fiction
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Poll
Which do you like to read about most?
Fiction
(not real, fantasy, dystopian, realistic fiction)
Non-fiction
(real events, history, wars, science)
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Questions to ask yourself as you are reading:
Do I know who the main characters are?
What do I know about the main characters?
Do I know what the setting is? (place, time)
Could I retell what has happened in the story so far?
Am I stumbling over words as I read?
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Multiple Select
What questions should you ask yourself before you select a book as your Just-Right book? (select all that apply)
Will I enjoy this book?
Is this book on my reading level?
Can I understand what is happening in this book?
Does this book contain characters/events I am interested in?
Can I explain what this book is about to others?
Choosing a Just-Right Book
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