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Literacy
Literacy is a cumulative curriculum spread over many
years. Students are introduced to prerequisite skills
in the early years and subsequently practice, refine
and extend these skills throughout their years at school.
Texts become more complex and challenging, writing
becomes more developed and specific, oral
communication becomes more effective and precise.
Literacy is the basis for thinking, communicating, and
learning. Students need literacy skills in order to
comprehend ideas and information, to interact socially,
to inquire into areas of interest and study, and to
express themselves clearly and demonstrate their
learning. Learning to communicate with clarity and
precision provide students with an essential life long
skill. The goal of the Literacy curriculum is to assist
students in:
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understanding that language learning is a
necessary, life-enhancing, reflective process;
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communicating- that is, read, listen, view, speak,
write, and represent - effectively
and with confidence;
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making meaningful connections between
themselves, what they encounter in texts,
and the world around them;
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thinking critically;
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understanding that all texts advance a particular
point of view that must be recognized,
questioned, assessed, and evaluated;
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appreciating the cultural impact and aesthetic
power of texts;
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using language to interact and connect with
individuals and communities, for personal growth,
and for active participation as world citizens.
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The Literacy curriculum generally organizes the
specific learning outcomes, the knowledge and
skills that students need to become literate into
three strands, or broad areas of learning: Oral
Communication, Reading, and Writing.
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