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Selecting the right book can transform your reading experience and enhance your learning. Whether you're exploring fiction, nonfiction, or graphic novels, understanding your interests is key. This guide offers insights into diverse genres, tips such as the "Five Finger Rule" to assess difficulty, and suggests looking into family favorites for inspiration. From immersing yourself in classics to venturing into thrilling mysteries or enlightening nonfiction, discover how to choose books that resonate with you and enrich your reading journey.
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Selecting Books Impact on Student Learning Vickie Holmes
How can I find a book? I don’t know How do I know which book is right for me?
YOUR CHOICE • Reading on your own isn’t like reading for school! • You can pick something that’s all about your interests.
FICTION BOOKS • Fiction books like novels or short-story collections can transport you to another world! • Maybe you like the classics, or sci-fi, mystery novels, or ghost stories. Give historical fiction a chance. • Try a range of types of fiction and see what you prefer.
Nonfiction • Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. • They tell stories using facts—but that doesn’t mean they are dull. • Many nonfiction books read like novels from start to fiction.
Graphic Books • Maybe you want to try a “graphic book”, which can be either fact or fiction. • Usually written with text and images, similar to a comic.
“Blurbs” • The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books are called “blurbs.” • They give you an idea of what the book is about. • It can help you pick a book.
Family Favorite • What was your mom’s favorite book when she was your age? • Find out what books your family members liked to read and give it a try.
Five Finger Rule • Choose a book you think you will enjoy. • Read the second page. • Hold up a finger for each word you are not sure of, or do not know. • If there are five or more words you didn’t know, you should choose an easier book.
References • How to Pick a Book That’s Right for You (2011) Retrieved on March 1, 2013 from • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtsZYNNPya8 • Graphic Sources • All clip art is from Google Images.com unless otherwise noted • Clipart. (2012). Retrieved on March 2, 2013 from • http://images.google.com/ • All book graphics are from amazon.com unless otherwise noted • Book Covers (n.d.). Retrieved on March 2, from • http://www.amazon.com