Re: What is the 5 Finger Rule?

[Anna Russell <Alibrarian@AOL.COM>]

The 5 finger rule is a way to teach students to judge if the reading level of
a book is appropriate for them.  I tell my students open the book to any
page---read--everytime you do not know a word hold up one finger---if have
all 5 fingers up before you finish reading the page---then perhaps that book
is not right for you at this time. I always stress at this time.  I suggest
that maybe in a month or two they will be ready.  I usually introduce this to
2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Before we discuss the 5 finger rule I talk about
how everyone reads differently.  That what is right for one person might not
be what another person needs. I hope this helps.

Anna Russell
Thompson Elementary
Aldine ISD
Houston Texas
Librarian
Alibrarian@aol.com

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