Name _______________________________
Choosing a Just Right Book Checklist
Name of Book: ________________________________________________
Author(s): ____________________________________________________
_____ 1. Read the front and back cover.
_____ 2. Read one page and follow the five-finger rule:
_____ a.
Put up a finger for each word you don’t know.
_____ b. If you hold up five fingers or more by the end of the
page, you should choose a different book and start a new checklist.
_____ 3. Read two more pages.
_____ a.
Does it make sense?
_____ b.
Can you retell what is happening in the story?
_____ 4. If you followed these steps and are still interested in the book,
congratulations! You’ve chosen a Just Right Book!
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