1. 1. If the Book Fits, Read It! Finding a Good Fit Book By Barbara A. Smith Carolina Forest Elementary Grade 2 The Daily 5
2. 2. Would you ever wear a pair of shoes that were too large
3. 3. or too small?
4. 4. Would you wear these shoes
5. 5. to play football?
6. 6. Would you wear these shoes
7. 7. to walk the beach?
8. 8. No? Then why read a book that doesnt fit?
9. 9. Every shoe has a purpose. Can you match these? Shoe Purpose
10. 10. Think about the purpose for your book. To write a report on turtles would you read or
11. 11. Youre RIGHT! You want to read about REAL turtles!
12. 12. Why do you have these shoes in your closet?
13. 13. Right! Because you have an interest in Ballet Soccer
14. 14. Choose books that you are interested in Mysteries Frogs Wolves Horses Sports Space
15. 15. Make sure that you understand what you are reading The elastic hyoid, combined with the fibroelastic tissue on top of the big cats' undivided vocal folds, acts like a slide trombone, enabling the big cats to roar.
16. 16. and that you know most of the words Tigers are the largest wild cat in the world. They can weigh up to 720 pounds.
17. 17. I PICK a Good-Fit Book I choose a book Purpose Why do I want to read it? Interest Does it interest me? Comprehend Do I understand what I am reading? Know I know most of the words
18. 18. Happy Reading!
19. 19. Think Again!