How to Use this Guide
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According to the Florida Department of Education , literacy involves the integration of reading , writing , speaking , listening , and critical thinking in order “ to use language to communicate and interpret the knowledge and ideas of others , as well as our own .” In the 21st century , literacy has expanded to include the ability to understand and use technology . The future requires students to improve their literacy abilities to invent , design , create , compute , and communicate so that they can make critical judgments , identify and solve real-world problems , and become productive citizens who lead rewarding lives .
Intervention / Tutoring
Programs that offer specific strategies and / or practice of literacy skills such as reading , writing , speaking , performing , listening , use of technology , etc .
Such as :
Test prep After-school tutoring services Free intervention or tutoring products
Keyboarding instruction and / or practice
Awareness
Information related to reading , writing , communication , technology , speaking , performance , and other literacy-related topics .
Such as :
Literacy Awareness Month Local library events Online safety Writing websites Guest speakers Literacy in the workplace .
Activities
Activities that promote or showcase literacy-related topics .
Such as :
Literacy Destination Field Trips Children ’ s theater Literacy Camps Speech contests Technology fairs Industry-based classroom lessons or presentations
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