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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.

Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell hosted the Twitter Chat: A Level is a Teacher's Tool, NOT a Child's Label.

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?

The Fountas & Pinnell website is full of information, resources, tools, research, answers, and inspiration for all things Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™.

This guide outlines a professional development plan to help you understand and use The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum.

In order to get an accurate assessment using the Benchmark Assessment System it's important that the student not have already read any of the books.

This month, Meli answers questions from Landon, Elle, and Will from Northwestern Elementary School in Mardela Springs, MD.

Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell hosted a Twitter Chat on Turning Your Vision Into Action.

The schools we envision recognize every child’s right to grow up literate as a member of a dynamic learning community that values the richness of linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

We must remember that children, especially young children, learn through play. Play enhances language and literacy learning.

In order to build a successful school community in which all members are treated and treat others with empathy, kindness, and respect while recognizing every child's right to grow up literate, everyone must all share the same vision and goals.

Here are some other considerations for selecting guided reading texts for intermediate/middle-level readers.

FAQ Friday's Coming Soon!

VIDEO: The Story of The Literacy Continuum

Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell hosted a Twitter Chat about Building Your Classroom Community