[MOSAIC] Just Right Books for Proficient Decoders

[Linda DeGreen]

In grade 2, another problem I have with  the 5 finger rule is that some  
kids don't know that they don't know a word. They either miscue a word  
that doesn't make sense or a nonsense word. So we added ask yourself,  
Does this make sense? Can I retell what I just read? It isn't perfect  
but it gets them to keep thinking  if the book is a good fit/just right  
book to read. Many minilessons at the beginning of the year go into  
teaching kids to choose for independent reading. I'd like other ideas  
too on what helps in a workshop for grade 2.
Thanks,
Linda


On Saturday, October 28, 2006, at 08:20 PM, MissWalsh1 at aol.com wrote:

> Right, because 95% accuracy make the book at their independent level,  
> which
> is where they should be during self-selected time.   When you get to   
> the low
> to mid 90%s that is their instructional level, perfect for reading   
> groups.
>
> I also struggle with the 5 finger rule, because many of my lowest  
> readers
> are reading books with only 5 words on a page!  0% accuracy is  
> certainly  not
> Just Right!  :)
>
> I struggle with the same problem in my second grade class.  Either   
> they
> can't read, or they can decode anything but don't self-correct when  
> meaning  falls
> apart.  What a great question!  I am eagerly awaiting more  responses.  
>  :)
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