Classroom Literacy Environment Checklist

Name: ______Score: ______

Behavior Yes No Comments Physical Plant Desks are arranged to promote student-to- student discussions Room arrangement provides quiet areas for reading and thinking Reading area is well lighted Reading area has comfortable seating Classroom has adequate and convenient shelving/space for books Reading area is well organized and orderly Authentic student work is displayed Displays pictures, posters and other materials that reflect the cultures of children served Classroom contains technology that supports literacy—reading and writing Materials Classroom has a trade book library Classroom library is adequate in  scope (variety of genres)  depth (variety of books within a genre)  quality (light reading for entertainment to excellent quality for study  providing for a variety of reading levels  recent books  multicultural and international books  bilingual literature second language learners  poetry collection Books are exchanged regularly Library provides for varying student interests Library materials are easy to reach and re- shelve Books are coded and logically categorized or sequenced Literacy materials other than books included in classroom library Scheduling Time is provided for independent reading daily Time is provided for browsing and selection of books regularly Time is provided for response to literature

* Attach checklist and use as a basis for your written reflection.