LLI Choice Libraries
Rev up motivation for independent reading with the power of choice. Students read more purposefully when they choose texts that reflect their individual interests, and more successfully when they choose texts that match their developing reading skills. Fountas and Pinnell make it easy for you to tap into the power of choice with the LLI Choice Libraries.
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What are they?
The Fountas & Pinnell LLI Choice Libraries consist of carefully selected high-quality trade books in a range of captivating topics, across the span of grade-appropriate levels. The accompanying Guide to Independent Reading provides a comprehensive list of titles and levels, as well as summaries with prompts for each book in the collection to generate thinking, talking, and writing about the books.
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Who are they for?
The Fountas & Pinnell LLI Choice Libraries and companion Guide to Independent Reading are for LLI teachers or classroom teachers seeking to provide daily opportunities for students to read books they have selected themselves.
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What is inside?
Offer just-right choices with Fountas & Pinnell LLI Choice Libraries.
- Carefully-selected fiction and nonfiction trade books
- Guide to Independent Reading
- Colored display tubs
- Card pockets and cards
- Labels with book titles and authors
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How are they implemented?
Through independent reading, students develop lifelong reading habits.
Students:
- Learn to exercise choice in selecting texts
- Learn about themselves as readers
- Gain "mileage" as readers
- Engage in fluent reading daily
- Develop the habit of spending time reading
- Develop their own preferences for books, genres, and authors
- Become part of a community of readers.
Components in each Choice Library
LLI Blue System Choice Library
Levels B–M
150 books
2 plastic tubs
LLI Red System Choice Library
Levels K–P
150 books
3 plastic tubs
LLI Gold System Choice Library
Levels N–S
150 books
3 plastic tubs
LLI Purple System Choice Library
Levels Q–V
250 books
5 plastic tubs
LLI Teal System Choice Library
Levels T–Y
250 books
7 plastic tubs
LLI Choice Library Webinar
A Classroom Management System for teaching LLI in the Middle/Secondary School Settings
Hear from Fountas and Pinnell trained consultant, Dr. Kathy Northcutt, for a 45-minute informational webinar to learn how to implement LLI and the alternative classroom management option in your school or district. Kathy will walk you through the classroom management approach which includes::
- video examples of independent reading instruction
- getting with the management system
- structure of the time period
- forming groups
- student rotation system
LLI Classroom Management Webinar
Hear from Fountas and Pinnell trained consultant, Dr. Kathy Northcutt, for a 45-minute informational webinar to learn how to implement LLI and the alternative classroom management option in your school or district. Kathy will walk you through the classroom management approach which includes::
- Video examples of independent reading instruction
- Getting started with the management system
- Structure of the time period
- Forming groups
- Student rotation system
The full version of this resource requires registration.
LLI Choice Library Resources
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