ESL046 (Editing for Better Writing)

For your Extensive Reading assignment, you should read for pleasure. Below are some hints to help you choose what to read.

• Find a book that isn't too easy or too difficult! ​
  • Hint: Use the 5 Finger Rule to help you find the right reading material.
• Print books, magazines, and newspapers are good.
• Online websites, books, magazines, and newspapers are good.
• Look in CCC Library for our "Leveled Reader Collection" and our "Children's Collection."
  • Hint: Reading aloud to your children is good for this assignment!
• Do NOT read your textbook for this assignment.

Read the first page. Count the words you do not know.

• If there are more than 5 words you do not know, this book may be too difficult.
• If you know all the words, the book may be too easy.

1. Choose something you are interested in! Do you like mystery? Romance? Fantasy? Books that are movies? Non-fiction?
2. Read the back of the book and the inside cover.
3. Ask your friends! Did they read a good book? Why did they like it?
4. Ask a librarian to help you find a book you like.