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Pinnell, Gay Su; Fountas, Irene C. – 1998
This book presents essential information on designing and implementing a high-quality, systematic literacy program to help children learn about letters, sounds, and words. The central goal is to teach children to become "word solvers": readers who can take words apart while reading for meaning, and writers who can construct words while…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Phonics, Primary Education, Reading Instruction
Fountas, Irene C.; Pinnell, Gay Su – 2001
Exploring all the essential components of a quality upper elementary literacy program, this book is a resource for fostering success that will enable students to enjoy a future filled with literacy journeys. Sections of the book address: special help for struggling readers and writers; a basic structure of the literacy program within a framework…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Literature Appreciation
Fountas, Irene C.; Pinnell, Gay Su – 1996
Outlining how teachers can best support a literate community yet still meet the needs of individual readers, this book explains how to create a balanced literacy program for grades K-3 based on guided reading and supported by reading aloud, shared reading, interactive writing, and other approaches. The book also presents guidelines for observation…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
