The Literacy Continuumprovides a way to look for specific evidence of learning from prekindergarten through grade eight, and across eight instructional contexts. Each instructional context contributes substantially, in different but complementary ways, to students' development of the literacy process. With this indispensable literacy tool, Fountas and Pinnell remind you of The Literacy Continuum'scritical role in transforming literacy teaching and learning.

(Re)Discover The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum, Expanded Editionto:

• elevate your language and literacy expertise
• develop an understanding of the demands of texts on readers
• build your understanding of the reading and writing process and how it changes over time
• hone your observation of students' literacy behaviors
• teach toward student integration of the Systems of Strategic Actions
• articulate the literacy curriculum within and across grade levels
• activate the responsive teaching that meets students where they are and brings them forward with intention and precision
• build professional learning opportunities with colleagues
• create a common vision and common language for literacy in your school.

Look for these new enhancements inside:

• Streamlined organization and navigation
• Expanded behaviors and examples across the continua
• First appearance of a behavior or goal or text characteristic is indicated by a red square (Behaviors are acquired and then elaborated over time)
• Clear organization of and explicit links to the Systems of Strategic Actions
• Four-color design for clarity and focus

Also check out our on-demand mini-course: Thinking and Talking About Books Across the Day.