As readers, our crew has been using the Five Finger Rule to find a "just right" book. Choosing a book that is just right for our readers is challenging, yet all students have a tool they can always use....their fingers!
This week, our crew has been reading books and determining if the book is just right for them by counting the number of words on each page they cannot decipher. If a student cannot figure out more than five words on a page, the book is too challenging. If a student knows every word in the book, it is too easy. If a student is trying to decode two to four words on each page, the book is just right! Students have brought home a bookmark explaining the Five Finger Rule. This is a great strategy to use when reading at home, as well as when visiting the library or bookstore.
We will use this strategy throughout the year to gain independence and confidence as readers.
