Friday, September 5, 2014

How to choose a best-fit book???

We have been learning how to choose a best-fit book. We looked at the library books we got out yesterday in a small group to check if our books fitted the purpose for reading. The purpose this time was for enjoyment and when they get Read For Fun time in class. 

  • Did the book interest us? Was it something that we like to read? 
  • Did we understand what the book was about? Did it make sense? 
  • Did they know the words they were reading, if there were 5 hard words we didn't know then the book was too hard to read for fun because we wouldn't enjoy stopping and figuring out the words all the time.


P- purpose. What is the purpose of the book for learning or fun?
I- interest. Are you interested in the book? Does the book fit your interests?
C- comprehend (understand what the book is about)
K - know. Do you know the words you are reading, are they the best-fit words for you?

19 comments:

  1. I have a book and it suits me because I like action packed books and I understand it and all the words I know so I don't have a problem reading it. My book has a whopping 314 pages! And 29 Chapters!!! I like My book I got it out from the Garden Place Library Liam Room10

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  2. I have just seen this video and I have borrowed a book of a friend and even the front cover interests me.
    Its called "TOM GATES Best BooK DAY EvER (so far) BY: L.Pichon" Even though it's not something that would usually interest me but it has and opened up my interests for books. So It interests me, I understand it and I want to start reading more because I don't really like reading apart from on the computer e.g. like reading the chat of a game or doing research for a "game". So what I'm saying I only read when I'm gaming or doing research. If I read a book It's a book that we read in a group and reflect on it or its a gaming book or like a weird, funky book. Also when I read a book It will be like 5% pictures so only a small amount of pictures.

    By: Josh | Room10

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  3. My book is a good fit because it is non fiction , it is based in New Zealand , it has no pictures it is quite sad I can read the words in my book and I am interested in it .My book has 192 pages .

    By Brooke

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  4. My book's name is Big nate I like the book because I like funny books because funny books make me laugh.

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  5. my book is diary of a wimpy kid because it fits me and i under stand it
    by jake

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  6. My book is a good fit for me.My book is called Percy Jackson and the last olympian.I't's a non fiction book.My book is about greek gods also about the son of Poseidon.

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  7. My book dose not fit me because it is to long. My book is called dog head my book has got 328 pages that is to long maybe I should do 178 or 204. If I can't read 5 words it dose not fit me.

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  8. My book is totally me its the Thea stilton The secret of the fairies.I love long books but with pictures It makes me understand the book alot more.Its 307 pages long.The letters are big and bold and really like the illustrations

    By Elizabeth

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  9. My book is diary of a wimpy Is a best fit for me because its funny and interesting.

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  10. I am reading a book called Geronimo stilton. Field trip to niagara falls. I know this book is a good fit for me because I understand all the words in my book and also because I like Geronimo stilton books.

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  11. My book Judy Moody goes to College is a good fit for me because the main caricter Judy is a interesting person who has a interesting life.I understand all the words and theres drawings.
    Alice rm10

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  12. My book thea stilton and the prince's emerald is the best fit for me because some of the words in this book has hindi words in it and the book is placed in india so its really interesting for me. Its got pictures and i like pictures and its got a little bit of love in it.
    Nanadani r10

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    1. Nandani your book sounds perfect for you!
      Enjoy reading this weekend
      From Miss Suze

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  13. My book is a good fit for because i am interested with it and i know the words and it is also a good fit for me to because it has colours,pictures an also it is a mystery book.And i like books that have colour,pictures and that have mysteries in them.

    Cheyanne

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  14. Purpose: I wanted to read this book for fun
    Interest:the book is about a 10 year old life
    Comprehend:yes I can read the words because I did the five fingers and i never got anything wrong.
    Know:I know the words I am reading because they are not heard and not easy.
    by Alaa rm10

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  15. my book is a best fit for me because it;s
    a horror and I like to be scared.
    It's called the night of the living dummy.
    It's a perfect fit like my shoe
    By Lyrica Rm10

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  16. Great YouTube clip for choosing a book. As well as these points, I think choosing a manageable length for your book is important so that children can finish the book and feel a sense of accomplishment.

    Jenifer (Josh's Mum)

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  17. Thanks Jenifer what a good point we will talk about that more on Monday. It's great to see parents commenting on our blog. Josh will now go into the draw for the itunes voucher.
    From Miss Suze

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  18. What a lovely YouTube clip. It made me think about what I read and why I read them. I think it is also a good idea to try a new book whenever you go into the Library and not just choose the same authors.
    You don't know what great adventures you're missing out on! I hope you (Rm 10) are all enjoying your reading!
    Janine (Mrs Hawkins)

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