4. Materials

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Essentials

4.1 Choice of what to read using I-PICK

Teacher introduces concept of I-PICK (purpose, interest, comprehend, know).
Students choose good-fit books using these criteria.
Teacher records title of book in conferring notebook during individual conference, checking for good fit.

4.2 Students need an appropriate number of good-fit books.

Beginning readers may have 8–10 good-fit books.
Advanced readers may have one–three good-fit books.

4.3 Students may have a vessel to hold their books.

Readers need good-fit material with them during each session to stay in one spot, work the whole time, and advance their reading practice.
Options include a book box, handled bag, zippered plastic baggie, and more.

4.4 Reading materials are available to students

The goal is to have 1000+ high-interest, high-quality books available to students.
Students have the opportunity to visit the school library at least once a week (during Daily 5/literacy block time or other times of the day).

4.5 Working Notebook

A notebook used to collect choice writing done during Work on Writing, strategy work and examples, reflections on literature, records of reading, and so on
Each notebook contains work specific to individual student needs.

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