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!!!!!
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