Assignment:
Before doing any course readings, please provide your answers to the following questions: Answer all of the questions and express your ideas clearly. Be sure to include examples or anecdotes to support your answers.
1. What does it mean to be literate in the 21st century?
2. What is the purpose of teaching literacy skills?
3. What are the best ways to teach literacy?
4. What are the wrong methods to employ for literacy instruction?
5. What do you believe about ability grouping or implementing reading groups?