[ellie523]

How do you teach choosing a "just right" book in the beginning of the year? I am moving up to 5th from 2nd and am starting to feel like my tried and true 2nd grade lessons/strategies are too babyish.

Also, as upper elementary students encounter longer and more complex texts, how do you keep them from abandoning them as they get challenging? Again, I think my approach is going to have to change.

Any advice? TIA!