Strategies for Book Selection During Independent Reading

FIT

F is for finding a book that looks interesting.
I is for investigation to see whether the book is too hard or too easy.
T is for trying the book or trading it in for another.

I PICK

I choose a book.
Purpose - Why do I want to read it?
Interest - Does it interest me?
Comprehend - Am I understanding what I am reading?
Know - I know most of the words.