1. A Tool Kit for 21st Century Literacy in the Public School Classroom
Erin Mule
Paul Montaperto

2. What is the relevance of literacy?
“No skill is more crucial to the future of a child, or to a democratic and prosperous society, than literacy.” - Los Angeles Times, "A Child Literacy Initiative for the Greater Los Angeles Area
"Literacy is about more than reading or writing - it is about how we communicate in society.  It is about social practices and relationships, about knowledge, language, and culture.  Literacy...finds its place in our lives alongside other ways of communicating.  Indeed, literacy itself takes on many forms:  on paper, on the computer screen, on TV, on posters and signs.  Those who use literacy take it for granted - but those who cannot use it are excluded from much communication in today's world.  Indeed, it is the excluded who can best appreciate the notion of "literacy as freedom." - UNESCO statement for the United Nations Literacy
“Yet in our enthusiasm for the idea that everyone should be able to read and write fluently, we may be missing a crucial point: in today's culture, finely honed literacy skills are simply not as important as they once were.”  - Hugh Mackay
“You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.” - George W. Bush
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3. Literacy Empowers…
Two-thirds of the prison population in Britain is illiterate.
Over 600 million people in Asia cannot read or write.
One-third of incoming college freshmen enroll in remedial reading, writing or math classes.
Non-literate adults average $240 per week in wages and highly literate individuals $681 per week.
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4. Elements of Literacy Reading and Writing Literacy Numerical Literacy
Media Literacy
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy
Financial Literacy
Cultural Literacy
Health Literacy
"Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society."
“…the ability to read and write and use numeracy, to handle information, to express ideas and opinions, to make decisions and solve problems, as family members, workers, citizens and lifelong learners."

5. How do we provide successful literacy programs to our students?
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships
Differentiation
Variety and Interest
Aligned with 21st century skills
Student empowerment

6. Overview of Literacy Strategies
Reading Literacy Skills
Writing Literacy Skills
Communication Literacy Skills
Information Literacy Skills

7. Reading Literacy Skills
Before Reading Strategies:
Read alouds
Anticipation guide
Build Vocabulary:
Word Analysis Chart
Word Wall Games
Word Connections Organizer
Word Anticipation Guide
Frayer Model
Bingo/Jeopardy Games
Act out the word
Make a flip book
Strategies During and After Reading:
Tips for Notetaking – Student Handout
2 column notes
3 column notes
Sequence flow chart
Digital Stories
Videography
Also see writing and oral communication ideas
Recognize Text Features to find Information
How to recognize organization patterns
Textbook Scavenger Hunt

8. Writing Literacy Skills
Key words – summary
RAFT papers
Graphic Organizers/Mind Mapping
Create a brochure
Write a newspaper article
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Diary entries
Poems or songs

9. Communication Literacy Skills
Mix and Mingle
Reading Circles – Role Cards
Debate/Mock Trial – Decision-making graphic organizer
Present a news program
Interview
Documentary
Videography
Digital stories

10. Information Literacy Skills
DISCOVER…the road to 21st century literacy
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11. Works Cited…