Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)

You may have heard your child say, "I have LLI." But what does that mean? This page was designed to give you a quick overview of the Leveled Literacy Intervention program.

What is Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)?

The Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI) is a small-group, supplementary intervention program designed for young children who struggle with reading and writing.

What are the key features of LLI lessons?

• A combination of reading, writing, phonics and word study
• Emphasis on comprehending strategies
• Attention to the features of nonfiction and fiction texts
• Specific work on sounds, letters, and words in activities designed to help children notice the details of written language and learn how words “work”
• Help for students in expanding their vocabularies
• Explicit teaching for fluent and phrased reading
• Opportunities to write about reading to learn a variety of writing strategies.