Literacy skills enable students to communicate clearly, effectively, and comprehend important concepts, leading to academic success. Literacy allows students to seek information, explore subjects in-depth, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. Students with strong literacy skills are more likely to perform well on standardized tests, stay engaged in learning, and succeed acadmically. Literacy is essential across all subjects, not just language arts, as it helps students understand material in textbooks, solve problems, interpret dta, and express ideas effectively. Advanced literacy skills are necessary for future success in jobs, citizenship, and personal life in the 21st century.Â
Academic vocabulary
Student Discourse
Background Knowledge
Writing in Response to Reading
Teachers utilize appropriate literacy strategies for their content area
Teachers use before, during and after reading strategies across content areas
Teachers use specific vocabulary strategies to support both content specific and academic vocabulary
Teachers develop writing fluency within their content area