Guiding Readers by Interest, Not Level

by SLJ
Jan 14, 2018 | Filed in Events & PD
Reading is a highly complex activity. Readers must build strategies and create behaviors as they move to increasingly difficult texts. How can schools support this process and teach self-sufficiency as readers progress? View On Demand
Presented by: Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ & School Library Journal Event Date & Time: Wednesday, January 31st 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT Reading is a highly complex activity. Readers must build strategies and create behaviors as they move to increasingly difficult texts. How can schools support this process and teach self-sufficiency as readers progress? Join literacy leaders Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, creators of the F&P Text Level Gradient™, for an important conversation about leveling, libraries, reading comprehension, and what they say to districts mandating leveled collections.

Panelists

  • Irene Fountas - Professor in the School of Education at Lesley University
  • Gay Su Pinnell - Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Ohio State University

Moderator

  • Kiera Parrott - Reviews Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal
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Trish Belenson

How can us working in school libraries enlighten our school district with the actual intent of F&P leveling? It seems like the F&P Text Level Gradient is being misused.

Posted : Feb 07, 2018 03:00

Paulette

Will this be visible after the broadcast?

Posted : Feb 02, 2018 04:30

Carolyn Alexander

I just listened/watched this webcast. Is there something I can download or print to prove I registered and attended this? I need to keep track of my hours of professional development for my school corporation. Thank you.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:11

Rebecca Jozwiak

Yes, there is a green resources folder in the menu dock at the bottom of the screen. You can find a copy of the slides and a CE certificate. Please use the registration link to visit the on demand recording and access the folder.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:11

Yera Ha

Hello, I just watched the webinar but event lobby disappeared before I could download the certificate and the slides... is there any way I can still get access to those?

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:10

Rebecca Jozwiak

Yes, you can visit the on demand recording and download the materials from there. You can use your registration link for access.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:10

Debora Isberner

I'm disappointed this link is not working. Oh well, at least I'm not the only one...just frustrated I had to switch volleyball carpools today in hopes to view it...What an interesting topic...looking forward to it another time.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:07

Rebecca Jozwiak

I'm sorry you had trouble with the link. You should receive an email this afternoon with a link for the on demand version.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:07

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