How to Choose a Book
We use the 5 finger rule:
1. First choose the book you think you would like to read.
2. Find a page of text somewhere in the middle of the book. Find a page
with lots of text (words) and few or no pictures.
3. Begin to read the page. It is best to read the page aloud or in a whisper
if possible while doing the test so you can hear the places where you have
difficulty.
4. Each time you come to a word you don't know, hold one finger up.
5. If you have all five fingers up before you get to the end of the page,
wave the book "good-by." It is probably too difficult for you right now. Try it
again later in the year.
If you need help finding a book, ask your teacher or librarian.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit the following Web site: www.booknutsreadingclub.com/fivefingertest.html
We use the 5 finger rule:
1. First choose the book you think you would like to read.
2. Find a page of text somewhere in the middle of the book. Find a page
with lots of text (words) and few or no pictures.
3. Begin to read the page. It is best to read the page aloud or in a whisper
if possible while doing the test so you can hear the places where you have
difficulty.
4. Each time you come to a word you don't know, hold one finger up.
5. If you have all five fingers up before you get to the end of the page,
wave the book "good-by." It is probably too difficult for you right now. Try it
again later in the year.
If you need help finding a book, ask your teacher or librarian.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit the following Web site: www.booknutsreadingclub.com/fivefingertest.html
