Engaging Learners in Literacy FirstLearning Opportunity 1: Part 3 of 3

Literacy Competencies

Developed by ERLC/ARPDC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to

support implementation

withSiobhan Murphy

Engaging Learners in Literacy First

What is Literacy?Part 3 of 3: Literacy Competencies

Literacy First: What is it?

Literacy First – Key Themes

1. What is Literacy?

2. Building literacy skills in all subjects and all grades

3. Literacy as a factor in high school completion rates

4. More literacy support for all learners

5. Literacy professional learning for all K-12 teachers

6. Literacy is a shared responsibility

Introduction Activity

Besides text, how were messages shared with you

today?

Literacy is more than…

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/literacy.aspxVideo clip:

Themes 2 and 4

2. The importance of building literacy skills in curriculum for all subjects and grades

4. Diversity of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 student population and the need for more literacy support for all learners

Themes 2 & 4

What are fully developed literacy competencies?

Literacy is more than the ability to read and write. Literacy First: A Plan for Action p. 1

Jim Gibbons

How Literacy Develops

Consider the implications for your school.

Linwood Barclay

http://erlc.ca/resources/resources/cmec/video3.php

http://erlc.ca/resources/resources/cmec/video4.php

Poll

Is reading across all content areas the priority in your school?

A.Not at all

B.Somewhat

C.Getting there

D.Yes, it is our non-negotiable

Inspiring Action on Education

Discussion Paper June 2010http://engage.education.alberta.ca/inspiring-action/

p. 9-11

Inspiring Action Alberta Education 2010

Challenge

1. In small groups, choose one of the 7 competencies.

2. Read that section in the Inspiring Action on Education document.

3. Discuss and list classroom applications of that competency.

Closure Activity

Name something you can do to further develop your students’ literacy competencies?

Further Learning Opportunities:

Learning Opportunity 2: Literacy and High School Completion

Learning Opportunity 3: Stewards of Public Education

Learning Opportunity 4: Literacy in the Digital World