Leveled books (K-8) : matching texts to readers for effective teaching /

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by Fountas, Irene C.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Pinnell, Gay Su. Published by : Heinemann, (Portsmouth, NH :) Physical details: xii, 276 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Book leveling. | Reading (Elementary) | Reading (Middle school) | Children -- Books and reading. | Classroom libraries. | Effective teaching. Year : 2006 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Education Learning Commons PRO 372.41 FOU Available

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.