In response to Leveled Literacy Intervention, I want to share a few experiences with the Orange and Blue LLI kits we are using this year for the first time. I am very pleased to have an intervention system that has been piloted by over 600 teachers, created by Fountas and Pinnell who have a Reading Recovery background and understand the work of Marie Clay. We choose LLI because of the emphasis on REAL Reading, Real Writing, and embedded phonics and work work. All the components of Phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary instruction are in EVERY LESSON. The reciprocity of reading and writing is developed and kids are accelerating as HAPPY readers and writers. We are using LLI in K, first and second grade. We also have one group of third graders. We also have Reading Recovery in our district for the first graders who need a more intensive intervention for 12-20 weeks. LLI is a good match with Reading Recovery in our district and kids are ENJOYING READING. They read, write, and take home familiar books that they have enjoyed in their lessons. Our LLI teachers are certified teachers who are working together with their Reading Recovery specialist in the building to make instructional decisions, select and exit students, and monitor on-going needs in our buildings. I highly recommend you go to the LLI website and read the "articles" on the BLOG for massive amounts of great questions and answers from F and P. I hope as you look at interventions for your districts you look carefully at programs with only one isolated focus or skill versus a program that includes engaging books for kids who need to see that reading and writing have a purpose, are enjoyable, and help you connect.....to so many people and places! Warmly, Shari Moore
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