Topic: Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

What is phonics, spelling, and word study? Why is it important? And what does it look like in the classroom?

What are reading minilessons? Why are reading minilessons important? And what do they look like in the classroom?

Create a Coherent Vision for Literacy Learning: An Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™, Grades PreK-6.

What is independent reading? Why is it important? And what does it look like in the classroom?

What are book clubs? Why are book clubs important? And what do book clubs look like in the classroom?

Shared reading is an enjoyable experience for your classroom community and an important opportunity for children to “step up together” into more challenging texts.

What is interactive read-aloud? Why is interactive read-aloud important? And what does interactive read-aloud look like in the classroom?

What is guided reading? Why is guided reading important? And what does guided reading look like in the classroom?

A: There is a suggested sequence of reading minilesson umbrellas found in chapter 8 of The Reading Minilessons Book that is intended to establish good classroom management early and work toward more sophisticated concepts across the year.

Reading aloud is an essential foundation of a good language and literacy system.

Exciting and beautifully crafted books stir children's imagination and enhance their language and knowledge of stories.

This valuable tool enables you to adjust, extend, and enhance the materials in Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ to the benefit of each student you teach.

A rich and authentic text base is the foundation for Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™.

Intentional talk refers to the language you use that is consciously directed toward the goal of instruction. When you plan for intentional talk in your interactive read-aloud and shared reading experiences, think about the meaning of the text and what your students will need to think about to fully

FAQ Friday: What Should I Share with Parents about Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™?

FAQ Friday: How Do I Choose Books for Guided Reading?

Teacher Tip: How to Organize Your Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

Book Clubs and Reading Minilessons are two of the latest instructional contexts to be released in Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™. Here’s what you’ll expect in these two important resources.