The document provides guidance for choosing books at an appropriate reading level from the library. It discusses several methods readers can use to evaluate a book's readability, including the five finger test, the Goldilocks test, and checking attributes like font size, illustrations, plot complexity, and page length. It also recommends asking the librarian, friends, or OPAC for help finding suitable books. A variety of reading materials are suggested, like magazines, audiobooks, and online resources, and readers are reminded that the library is a welcoming space for them to get help selecting books to enjoy.

1. Help!What shall I read?http://www.taggalaxy.com/

2. In the LibraryWhen faced with shelves and shelves of books, how can I make a good choice?

3. I know what level I am reading in the classroom, and I know my AR level.But what about the library?

4. When a book is assigned a reading level, this is what it is based on:Length - the number of pages, the number of words, and the number of lines on the page.

5. Layout- Font size, position of text and illustrations, space on the page.

6. Plot – simple or complex? Order of events? Repetition?

7. Illustrations

8. Words, phrases and sentences

9. Content and Themehttp://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4177Pinnell, G.S. Matching books to readers

10. What can I do?When you make your choice, you can flip through the book, check the number of pages, look at the font size, and at how the words and illustrations are set out on the page, read the blurb, ask a friend for a recommendation and then make your choice.http://www.mrssanosclass.com/Reading/Justrightbooks.htmBut you don’t have to do this alone……………

11. In the library, there are ways to get help:Your librarian will help you choose

12. Your friends may make recommendations

13. The OPAC may tell you the level of a bookThere are other aids you can use:Can it be for me?

14. The five finger test

15. The Goldilocks test

16. What are my rights as a reader?You can use these on your own, or you can discuss them with a friend, your librarian, your Mum or Dad, or your teacher.

17. "CAN IT BE FOR ME"Cover, Author, Number of pages, Illustration, Title , Book blurb, Excerpt First page, Opinion of others (awards, reviews), Reverse (back of title page My friends, Entire book (credited to Mary Akers, LM_NET List Serve)

18. The Five Finger Testhttp://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?t=65161

19. The Goldilocks Test“Too Easy” books 1. The book is short . 2. The print is big. 3. You have read the book before. 4. You know all the words in the book. 5. The book has lots of pictures. “Too Hard” books 1. The book is long. 2. The print is small.3. There aren't many pictures in the book. 4. There are a lot of words that you can't figure out. 5. There's no one to help you if you get stuck. 6. You don't know much about this subject. http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-stories-goldilocks-activity.pdf