1. Finding Good-Fit Books…
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Think-Pair-Share
How do you know a book is the right book for you?
How do you know the book isn’t too difficult for you?
One of the most important things to do to become a better reader is to read “good-fit” books.
You should look for a “good-fit” book in five ways using the acronym, “I PICK”.

2. I PICK Finding a book that is a great fit
I answers the question…
“What book should I choose?”
Finding a book that is a great fit
for you will give you the best opportunity for success!

3. wanting to read the book?”
I PICK
Because of Winn Dixie
Sharks
P answers the question…
“What is my purpose for
wanting to read the book?”
You should have a purpose when choosing a good-fit book. Is the purpose for research?
Or, are you simply reading for some fun?
Civil War
Ruby Holler

4. I interested in reading?”
I PICK
I answers the question…
“What sort of book am
I interested in reading?”
Do you want a book like the one you just finished? Do you want a mystery? Or are you more interested in learning about sports? Whatever the book, make
sure it is of interest to you.

5. C answers the question…
I PICK
C answers the question…
“Do I comprehend the
book that I chose?”
Whatever book you choose, make sure that you can comprehend it. If you find yourself asking a lot of questions and things are sort of confusing, then maybe the book isn’t a good-fit book.

6. K answers the question…
I PICK
K answers the question…
“Do I know the words?”
Whatever book you choose, make sure that you can understand the words. You should know most of the words that you read. If you don’t, then the book is not a good-fit book.

7. Setting up “Book Boxes”…
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Now that you’ve decided on a few “good-fit” books, you should put these books in a place where you can easily access them.
Your teacher will show you where to put your books…

8. Think-Pair-Share Challenge
I PICK at Work…
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Think-Pair-Share Challenge
Now, I’ll give you a short quiz… with a partner, discuss what the acronym “I PICK” stands for. Can you get all of the letters correct? I bet you can’t!!!!
“I PICK” Challenge
Now, let’s try out the “I PICK” strategy for yourself in your classroom or the library.

9. Setting up “Book Boxes”…
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Now that you’ve decided on a few “good-fit” books, you should put these books in a place where you can easily access them.
Your teacher will show you where to put your books…