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
NO
0
YES
NO
1625
(2)
26+
(3)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
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?
Are the books displayed on a bookshelf or bookcase? Are
they oriented properly (front covers or spines facing out and
right-side up): Are they neatly organized?
3
Book Selection
4
Fewe
r than
15
(1)
0
(0)
1-2
2 [Type text]
studies books or books about other cultures, as well as healthrelated books.
7
(2)
0
0
1-3
1
4+
2
YES
(1)
NO
(0)
YES
1
NO
0
0
(0)
1-2
kind
s
(1)
1-2
kind
s
(1)
3+
kinds
(2)
YES
(1)
NO
(2)
O
(0)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
1-2
(1)
O
(0)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
0
(0)
3+
kinds
(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
(1)
O
(0)
4 [Type text]
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)
1-2
(1)
O
(0)
3-5
(2)
6+
(3)
YES
(1)
NO
(0)
Part II:
Literacy Environment Checklist
Students Name:
Grade Level of Classroom:
Area
Book Area
Book Selection
Book Use
Writing Materials
Writing Around the Room
Score
Grand Total
I. Summarize your findings. What did you see? Initial feedback. What stood out to you as good
or bad?
III. What aspects of the literary environment would you develop differently?