Topic: Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

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FAQ Friday: Do the Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ Shared Reading Books Have Levels?

Teacher Tip: How to Introduce Independent Work Areas

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You may be sharing guided reading texts with a team of fellow teachers. If so, consider the following tips and ideas for coordinating the use of the texts and accompanying lessons.

Book clubs can take place anywhere in your classroom where there is room for small groups of children to sit, either in a circle of chairs or in a circle on the floor, and discuss books together.

FAQ Friday: Is Professional Development Available for FPC?

Many of your lessons on management, skills, strategies, and literary analysis will flow from observations you make during interactive read-aloud and conferring with children during independent reading.

Your guided reading area is best located in an area of the classroom that accommodates a table large enough to seat 4-6 children and yourself.

FAQ Friday: How Does FPC Support ELLs?

Interactive read-aloud takes place in the whole-class meeting area of your classroom.

As you arrange your classroom for shared reading, be sure to accommodate children so that every child can see the big book or chart. Store texts and tools nearby for easy access.

Consider the following suggestions as you arrange your classroom for independent reading:

There are many opportunities throughout Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ to engage parents and caregivers.

Q: How long is a shared reading lesson?

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