1. By: Erin Glynn

2. Writing is Everywhere!!! Writing is in everyday life Writing is in the workplace Writing is in the public sphere Writing is in schools Literacy event gives us a way to think about how reading and writing enter our lives and shape our interactions with others. YOU write everyday, even when you don’t realize it.

3. EXAMPLES OF WRITING IN EVERYDAY LIFE *A Shopping List *Instant Messaging *Emails *Letters of condolence *Diaries or journals *Poetry *Fictional stories *Notes *Doodling in class *Texting

4. EXAMPLES OF WRITING IN THE WORK PLACE *Emails *Records of transactions *Inventory and sales *Contracts *Dealings *Business plan *Evaluations of employees *Memos

5. EXAMPLES OF WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE *Official signs- streets names, building names, addresses and parking signs *Posters *Billboards *Advertisements for movies and products *Leaflets *Books, Newspaper, Magazines *Graffiti *Art *Writing on clothing

6. EXAMPLES OF WRITING IN SCHOOLS *Tests *Quizzes *Homework *Essays *Notes *Outlines *Writing summaries *Study guides