Literacy is the ability to read, write, and understand written language, extending to skills in interpreting and communicating information. It includes digital literacy, or using technology to access and create content, and media literacy, which is evaluating information from various media sources.
Literacy is vital for education, employment, and social empowerment, enabling informed decision-making and active participation. Societies with higher literacy rates enjoy economic growth and better overall well-being. Improving literacy in all its forms is crucial for personal and societal progress.
by Terry Heick This is a quick post that just occurred to me while writing about–well, writing about writing. I was brainstorming ways to use technology to help students improve their writing and realized that over and over again, I…
School librarians have much more on their plates than just managing books, often spending a great deal of time educating students and teachers, learning about and implementing new technology, and reading up on the latest new releases for young adults…
by TeachThought Staff In a world filled with noise, division, and endless demands on our attention, Wendell Berry’s poem The Peace of Wild Things offers a rare invitation: to step back and find solace in nature. ‘The Peace Of Wild…
by Terry Heick Dictionary Definition Of A Poem According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a poem is defined as: “A composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language…
contributed by Samantha Saumell, I Have, Not I Am All teachers want to help students become successful readers and writers. Whether students like reading or writing, they are readers and writers, whether they know it or not. Students sometimes think that…
by TeachThought Staff 100 Of The Best English-Published Books Of The 21st-Century 1. The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald) 2. The Grapes Of Wrath (Steinbeck) 3. 1984 (Orwell) 4. Ulysses (Joyce) 5. Lolita (Nabokov) 6. Catch 22 (Heller) 7. The Catcher in…
“Let’s get out our [independent/book club/whole class] books and open to page __!” At least one student in the room experiences a shudder of disdain and a wave of despondency each time such words are uttered (many more students are…
by Terry Heick Phonemic awareness is knowing that certain letters make certain sounds. Phonemic awareness is knowing that sounds can blend together in predictable and unpredictable ways. Phonemic awareness is about loving the sounds that letters can make, then noticing…
50 Of The Best Quotes About Reading by TeachThought Staff Literacy—the ability to read and write—is the foundation of formal, academic learning. But beyond reading and writing skills, literacy is a gateway to critical thinking, effective communication, and holistic learning…
by TeachThought Staff Talking Circles are a traditional discussion and decision-making format originating in First Nations cultures. In this format, individuals sit in a circle, signifying equality, and take turns speaking while holding a ceremonial object. This allows for respectful…
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