Shift to Modern Thinking about Literacy
Traditional:
the ability to read and write
Modern:
Ability to use language, numbers, images and technology to understand, communicate, gain knowledge, solve problems and assess complex contexts.
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Word Games
Figurative Language
•Have students write a story, character sketch, summary using thematic idioms
•Have students summarize a chapter (ie: biology) using idioms
•Have students communicate orally using only idioms
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