Fountas, Irene C.

Leveled books (K-8) : matching texts to readers for effective teaching / Irene C. Fountas, Gay Su Pinnell. - Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2006. - xii, 276 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-271) and index.

Why match books to readers? -- A gradient of text: what, why, and how? -- A comprehensive and effective literacy curriculum -- The text base for an effective language and literacy program -- Thinking about the readability of texts -- Text factors related to accessibility -- Putting text analysis into action -- Creating and using a high-quality leveled book collection -- Finding the right books for readers -- Using leveled books in guided reading -- Understanding levels of text: A to I -- Understanding levels of text: J to M -- Understanding levels of text: N to S -- Understanding levels of text: T to Z -- The classroom library for independent reading -- The classroom collection for guided reading -- Creating and using a school bookroom -- Book clubs, gifts, and cost-effective planning -- How to write grant proposals to acquire more books.

ISBN: 0325008183 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005005384

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Book leveling.
Reading (Elementary)
Reading (Middle school)
Children -- Books and reading.
Classroom libraries.
Effective teaching.

LC Class. No.: LB1573 / .F643 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 372.41