What is literacy?

What is literacy?

• The ability to complete basic mathematical functions.

• The ability to form positive relationships with others.

• The ability to read and write.

• All of the above.

What are the two main components of literacy?

• listening

• reading

• speaking

• writing

Do you enjoy reading and writing?

• Yes, I enjoy reading and writing!

• I only like reading.

• I only like writing.

• I don't really enjoy reading or writing.

The literacy levels of adults can affect the literacy levels of their children.

• True

• False

When you think about literacy in school, it usually applies to English classes only.

• True

• False

________ is the ability to read and write.

How many adults in the U.S. cannot read, write or do basic math above a third grade level?

• 3,600

• 36,000

• 3,600,000

• 36,000,000

Literacy is made up of _ main components.

Do you think literacy is important? Why or why not?

Literacy is important because (more than one answer may apply) ...

• it leads to success in life and the future

• it can help you get a job and get by daily in life

• it leads to more challenges

• none of the above