Use The Continuum of Literacy Learning and The Continuum of Literacy Learning Teaching LibraryDVD companion series, to deepen your understanding of the continua and how to use them as assessment and planning tools.  These videos will hone your ability to observe the behaviors of your own readers and writers, and help sharpen your thinking about how your teaching can match your students’ needs as they become more proficient in the use of literacy and language.

The User Guide is designed to help you navigate theThe Continuum of Literacy Learning Teaching Library and deepen your understanding of how to use the Continuum as an assessment and planning tool. By following the suggestions for viewing and discussing the video segments you will hone your ability to observe the behaviors of your readers and writers. Specific viewing suggestions for individuals, small groups, and staff developers are identified throughout the User Guide to help customize your learning experience.

Armed with The Continuum of Literacy Learning and The Continuum of Literacy Learning Teaching Library DVD companion series, both from Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas, every teacher will have the tools and techniques they need to guide assessment, activate responsive teaching, and support students on their literacy and language journey.

Content Coverage in the Language Arts Curriculum
The behaviors presented in each of the continua of learning serve as the basis for both the Continuum book and the Continuum DVD library.  Using these two resources together, individuals, small groups, and staff developers will have the opportunity to study and observe student behaviors and the appropriate teaching that supports students in increasing their ability across the language arts curriculum.