BOOKS — FVR

What comes first?  Teaching a class novel or Free Reading? A class novel.  In level one, we teach them how to read and then we let them read on their own.  This is what we do with our own children, too.  First we read aloud and point to the pictures.  In upper levels when students already know how to read independently we do both simultaneously.  We teach one novel with scaffolding and support and background information while still giving them time to read for pleasure.   Here is our recommended checklist for what does not belong in your classroom library...

  The back of each bookmark is blank so that students can write their name and class period.  The book should be stored inside of each classroom library book that is currently being read.  Some books will have more than one bookmark if multiple classes are reading the same copies.  Students can also keep a list of the books they have read on the back of the bookmark or even a star rating of the books they liked.  Post a manila envelope on the wall for students who are between books or finish a book at the end of a...

How to run a Free Choice Classroom Library  What is Sustained Silent Reading / Free Voluntary Reading / Free Choice Reading?  "Free Voluntary Reading [FVR] means reading what you want to read, with no book reports, no questions at the end of the chapter, and not having to finish the book if you don't want to.  Sustained silent reading provides children with an opportunity to do free voluntary reading in school." Stephen D. Krashen     A.C. Quintero, author and Spanish teacher                How to run a sustained silent reading program in a world...

How to build a classroom library Building a classroom library quickly requires a variety of readers that will appeal to as many students as possible.  The objective is to create pleasure readers who will continue to read independently.    Is Pleasure Reading Important?  Is it a waste of class time?   How to display books: Jim Trelease in The Read Aloud Handbook recommends rain gutters attached to the walls.  Here are some other options.  If you are still concerned about disinfecting books, read this blog on how to display books and how long to quarantine them after use.      ...

NEW! Full CPLI 2021 Catalogue, color NEW! 2021 Spanish Color Catalogue, levels 1-4 NEW! 2021 French Color Catalogue Print or view on-line.  Order at www.CPLI.net or print the book order forms to place an order.  Simply photograph or scan and email to info@cpli.net.  If your school is placing the order, include a purchase order.  We will add shipping and tax and send you or your school a request for payment.  Bulk orders will receive a 10% discount that can be used to order additional readers for classroom libraries.  NEW! 2021 One-page Elementary Catalogue, colorOne-page Elementary Order Form Distribute the catalogue and order form to elementary...