In class today I reviewed how to"Shop" for books. Please make sure your child is not just picking books because it's their "level". They have been taught that their is personal power in selecting a book that will:
1. Teach them something new.
2. Be enjoyable.
3. Interest them and sustain their attention.
Student's shop for books most of the time during class time, but I know their are times when parents help pick out a few books. I wanted to let you know what we reviewed on Friday, so that you can use this process with them as well.
How to choose a book:
1. Look at the title- Based on the title, are you interested? Are you intrigued? Ask yourself questions and make predictions about what you think the story will be about.
2. Look at the pictures on the front cover- Do the pictures give you more clues about what the story may be about?
3. Look at the book blurb on the back- Some books have a little blurb on the back which gives you a quick snapshot of the stories plot. After you read this blurb ask yourself, "Am I interested in this story?" or "Does it support my goal?"
*I would rather students choose a book that they are interested in as oppose to just picking a book for the sake of picking a book.
4. Open the book and read the first page- Can you read the words on the first page? If not, the book may be too challenging for you. If you can read all of the words, then this book might be a perfect match for you.
*The goal is to carefully choose a book that they really want to read. The book should keep them interested and help build their stamina for reading.
1. Teach them something new.
2. Be enjoyable.
3. Interest them and sustain their attention.
Student's shop for books most of the time during class time, but I know their are times when parents help pick out a few books. I wanted to let you know what we reviewed on Friday, so that you can use this process with them as well.
How to choose a book:
1. Look at the title- Based on the title, are you interested? Are you intrigued? Ask yourself questions and make predictions about what you think the story will be about.
2. Look at the pictures on the front cover- Do the pictures give you more clues about what the story may be about?
3. Look at the book blurb on the back- Some books have a little blurb on the back which gives you a quick snapshot of the stories plot. After you read this blurb ask yourself, "Am I interested in this story?" or "Does it support my goal?"
*I would rather students choose a book that they are interested in as oppose to just picking a book for the sake of picking a book.
4. Open the book and read the first page- Can you read the words on the first page? If not, the book may be too challenging for you. If you can read all of the words, then this book might be a perfect match for you.
*The goal is to carefully choose a book that they really want to read. The book should keep them interested and help build their stamina for reading.