Five finger test to make sure this book is right for you

1.  First choose the book you think you would like to read.

2.  Find a page of text somewhere in the middle of the book.  Find a page
    with lots of text (words) and few or no pictures.

3.  Begin to read the page.  It is best to read the page aloud or in a whisper
     if possible while doing the test so you can hear the places where you have
     difficulty.

4.  Each time you come to a word you don't know, hold one finger up.

5.  If you have all five fingers up before you get to the end of the page,
    wave the book "good-by."  It is probably too difficult for you right now.  Try it
    again later in the year.
    If you need help finding a book, ask your teacher or librarian.

6.  If you have no fingers up when you finish the page, then the book may
    be an easy read for you.  Use the Goldilocks' method as you read to see
    if the book is too easy or "just right."  Enjoy!

7.  If you have less than five fingers but more than one or two fingers up
    when you finish reading the page, the book may be just what you need to
    grow as a reader.  Use the Goldilocks' method as you read to see if the
    book is a "just right" book.  Enjoy!