1. Goldilocks and the Three Bears

2. The Goldilocks Method Is this the right book for me? Purpose Interest Good-fit

3. Is it easy? No book is ever too easy Reading easy books will build confidence and promote fluency

4. Is it too hard? Read-Alouds build vocabulary develop story sense enhance background knowledge lead to deeper understanding through discussion

5. Is it just right? The Five Finger Rule Hold up your fist. Open to any page. As you read, put up a finger each time you find a word that you don’t know. If you get to five fingers, it is too hard.

6. What do good readers do? Look at the pictures Get your mouth ready to make the first sound Chunk it by looking for a part you know Skip, then go back Reread Think about the meaning

7. Happy Reading!!!!!