Goldilocks and the Three Bears

The Goldilocks Method

Is this the right book for me?

PurposeInterestGood-fit

Is it easy?

• No book is ever too easy• Reading easy books will build confidence

and promote fluency

Is it too hard?

Read-Alouds• build vocabulary

• develop story sense• enhance background knowledge• lead to deeper understanding

through discussion

Is it just right?

The Five Finger Rule• Hold up your fist.• Open to any page.

• As you read, put up a finger each time you find a word that you don’t

know.• If you get to five fingers, it is too

hard.

What do good readers do?

• Look at the pictures• Get your mouth ready to make the

first sound• Chunk it by looking for a part you

know• Skip, then go back

• Reread• Think about the meaning

Happy Reading!!!!!