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 the first two or three pages, 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! 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.
