Topic: Shared Reading

Whole-group time builds a sense of community as students meet together to share learning.

In the highly supported participation during shared reading, children find out how it feels to be a reader.

Shared Reading reinforces and embodies an essential message of the classroom: we can do this together!

In Shared Reading, students go beyond active listening and discussing to participate in the reading.

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

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

Prekindergarten teachers are faced with the challenge of creating classrooms that are play-based, but also prepare children for a literacy-rich world. While most children will not leave PreK able to read conventionally, their development as emergent readers can be supported in many ways.

Teacher Tip: Selecting Texts for Shared Reading

FAQ Friday: Do the Shared Reading Books in FPC Have Levels?

Writing Opportunities Within Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

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

Q: How are phonics and word study integrated into Fountas & Pinnell 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.

Q: How long is a shared reading lesson?

Every teacher needs tools to support their instruction. In shared reading, the following key tools will be helpful to support your lesson.

Here are six ideas for quick games you can play using a name chart.

In this highly supported participation in the act of reading, children find out how it feels to be a reader.