Let’s Learn How to Pick Just Right Books!

Help your students develop independent reading habits with this printable Just-Right Books Anchor Chart set! Choosing the right book can be tricky for young readers, but these visual resources give them easy-to-follow guides for finding books that fit their reading level and interests.

This Just Right Books Anchor Chart set walks students through a variety of ways to help them select a just-right book for independent reading.

This Just-Right Book Poster Pack is Just Perfect!

Encourage thoughtful book selection with a Just Right Books Poster Pack that’s perfect for classroom displays, reading corners, or book bins. These bright and friendly charts use kid-friendly language to explain strategies to help them choose a “just-right” book for independent reading.

We’ve included a variety of posters in this download to help your students choose the best books, including.

• I-PICK Good Fit Books Anchor Chart
• Five-Finger Rule for Choosing Books Poster
• Choosing a Just-Right Book Question Stems Chart
• Choosing Just-Right Books Thinking Prompt Chart

Download Your Just-Right Books Anchor Chart Pack

Ready to teach your students how to pick a just-right book? You can grab this Just-Right Books Anchor Chart Pack is available in both editable Slides and printable PDF formats by clicking the dropdown arrow on the download button. Click, download, print, and you’re ready to go!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

More Resources to Pair With Your ‘Choosing a Just-Right Book’ Posters 

Pair your ‘Choosing a Just-Right Book’ Posters with your independent reading anchor charts, genre posters, or reading response activities to help your students make thoughtful, confident reading choices daily! We recommend pairing your posters with these resources.

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