*Five finger rule: Are there words that you don't know how to read or the meaning of them? *Size and amount of words: Think about the size and number of words on a page. Is it a comfortable layout for you? *Blurb: Can you read the blurb? Does it make sense? *Interest/Background Knowledge: Is this book, author, or topic something that interests or intrigues you? Do you already have lots of schema for this book or topic? *Series Book/Favorite Author:Is this book one that is written by an author you know well or is it one in a series of books that you are already familiar with? *Re-reading: Is the book one you have heard read aloud or have read before?
