Choosing A Just Right Book
There are many different ways to choose a book that is just right for you and there are many different leveling systems in education. But, often the best way to see if a book is the right level for a child all you need to do is perform the simple five finger test.
The Five Finger Test
Read the second page of the book.
Put up a finger for each word you don't know.
1 finger= Easy to read. Have fun.
2 fingers= Just right. Enjoy!
3 fingers=Challenging. But, try it you will like it.
4 fingers=Very Challenging. Read with a partner.
5 fingers=Too hard. Save it for later or have someone read it to you.
For our summer reading books it's best if your child only holds up 1-2 fingers after performing the five finger test.
There are many different ways to choose a book that is just right for you and there are many different leveling systems in education. But, often the best way to see if a book is the right level for a child all you need to do is perform the simple five finger test.
The Five Finger Test
Read the second page of the book.
Put up a finger for each word you don't know.
1 finger= Easy to read. Have fun.
2 fingers= Just right. Enjoy!
3 fingers=Challenging. But, try it you will like it.
4 fingers=Very Challenging. Read with a partner.
5 fingers=Too hard. Save it for later or have someone read it to you.
For our summer reading books it's best if your child only holds up 1-2 fingers after performing the five finger test.