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Experience B-2
(1) Objective: To complete a literacy environment checklist of the classroom.
Directions: Observe the classroom and complete the literacy environment checklist that follows.
YES
1
1
If this area is used for other activities, such as for circle time
or as a block area, score this item NO.
2. Is the area where books are located orderly and inviting?
Book Area
NO
0
Book Selection
YES
NO
Fewer
than
15
(1)
0
(0)
1625
(2)
26+
(3)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
3
1-2
2 [Type text]
studies books or books about other cultures, as well as healthrelated books.
(2)
Yes
1-3
1
4+
2
2
9. How many books are available in the dramatic play area/
YES
(1)
1
NO
(0)
Writing Materials
YES
1
1
NO
0
0
(0)
0
(0)
YES
(1)
2
In order to score this item YES, the area must be used only
for writing. It cannot be combined with an art area, book
area, or any other area.
1-2
3+
kinds kinds
(1)
(2)
2
1-2
3+
kinds kinds
(1)
(2)
2
NO
(2)
9
O
(0)
1-2
(1)
O
(0)
3-5
(2)
2
6+
(3)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
3
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
1-2
(1)
O
(0)
4 [Type text]
2
Include teacher-created charts that show evidence of group
discussion (e.g., My Favorite Color, Our Trip to the
Aquarium).
21. How many varieties of childrens writing are on display
in the classroom?
1-2
(1)
O
(0)
This item is designed to determine the variety, rather than the 1-2
number of child writing samples on display. If the display of (1)
childrens writing consists of work from a one-time, teacherled activity completed by all children, count it as one
example. If a single display consists of unique or
spontaneous work from each child, or the works were
completed over a longer period of time (2+ weeks), count
each item as a separate example.
22a. Are there writing tools in the dramatic play or block area?
0
For example, are there papers, pens/pencils, a chalkboard, a
typewriter, a computer, and so forth?
22b. Are there props that prompt children to write in the
dramatic play or block area?
If there are not writing tools in the dramatic play or block area
(e.g. you scored 22a NO), then mark this item NO. Props
include items such as clipboards, telephones, menus, and so
forth.
23. Are there alphabet puzzles available for childrens use?
Alphabet puzzles, must include all letters of the alphabet.
Puzzles must be available without adult assistance.
24. Are there puzzles with words available for childrens
use?
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
3
YES
(1)
NO
(0)
10
Part II:
Literacy Environment Checklist
Students Name: Nicholas Shabrack
Grade Level of Classroom: 3rd Grade
Area
Book Area
Book Selection
Book Use
Writing Materials
Writing Around the Room
Score
3
7
5
9
10
Grand Total
34
I. Summarize your findings. What did you see? Initial feedback. What stood out to you as good
or bad?
I saw an inviting classroom when it came to reading. The book area was neat and very easy to
access. There was no dramatic area, but with NC common core and rigorous lessons, there
seems to be no time for such things.
III. What aspects of the literary environment would you develop differently?
I would make it more inviting so they could sit in small seats.