Mrs. LeVine - Language Arts

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How to Choose a Good Book for Yourself<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>Too Easy <o:p></o:p>
An EASY book is a book for fun reading. We all enjoy some easy reading. If you answer "yes" to most of these questions, the book probably is EASY for you.<o:p></o:p>
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· Is this book one of your favorites?
· Can you read and understand almost every word?
· Do you know almost every word by heart?
· Can you read it all very smoothly?
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<o:p></o:p>Just Right <o:p></o:p>
A JUST RIGHT book is one that is comfortable to read but is a little challenging for you. You can become a better reader by reading these books. If you answer "yes" to most of these questions, the book is probably JUST RIGHT for you.<o:p></o:p>
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· Is this book new to you?
· Do you understand a lot of the book?
· Are there less than five words on a page you don’t know?
· Is the reading smooth?
· Are there a few places where you need to slow down and figure out some words?
· Do you need a little help from your teacher or a friend?
<o:p></o:p>Too Hard <o:p></o:p>
A TOO HARD book is one that is too challenging for you right now. Later on, it may be a good book for you. If you answer "yes" to most of these questions, the book probably is TOO HARD. <o:p></o:p>
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· Are there more than 5 words on a page you don’t know?
· Are you puzzled about what is happening in most of this book?
· When you read, does it sound pretty choppy? 
· Are you losing interest because you are having a difficult time reading it?
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You can use the word FIT to help you remember how to choose a book. <o:p></o:p>
F is for finding a book that looks interesting.<o:p></o:p>
I is for investigating to see whether the book is too hard or too easy<o:p></o:p>
T is for trying the book or trading it in for another.
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</o:p>Students are expected to do out of class reading on an ongoing basis during eighth grade. They are expected to read in each of the four main genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Drama (plays, not dramatic fiction). All other genre are subcategories of those mentioned. 
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Lone Star Reading List – The Texas Lone Star Reading List is a recommended reading lists developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, and 8 to explore a variety of books. Twenty books are chosen each school year. <o:p></o:p>
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Newbery Medal Winners – The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division on the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. One book is chosen each year.

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Mrs. LeVine - Language Arts

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