1. INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS Why do these books seem so easy to read? These books seem easy to read so that you can practice the reading strategies you are learning! “ You can’t learn from a book you can’t read.” R. Allington
2. Choosing the “Just Right” (Appropriate) Book Follow the formula below: 90% (9/10 questions answered correctly) 98% or better “ Just Right” = Comprehension Independent + Word Recognition Independent