Fountas and Pinnell is a widely used literacy framework designed to help educators assess and support students' reading development. Created by literacy experts Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, the system includes a range of resources, such as leveled books and assessment tools, to guide teachers in identifying students' reading levels and needs. The framework emphasizes the importance of matching students with appropriate texts to foster engagement and growth. It also provides strategies for teaching reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary, ensuring that students develop essential literacy skills throughout their education.