Literacy Position Statement

Introduction

The International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) have joined in a partnership to strengthen the teaching and learning of reading, English language arts, literacy education, and research. This partnership serves as a foundation for the following IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement:

The International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) have joined in a partnership to strengthen the teaching and learning of reading, English language arts, literacy education, and research.

The partnership was formed to strengthen the teaching and learning of reading, English language arts, literacy education and research.

The partnership will work together to improve professional development for teachers through a variety of activities including:

creating a core set of professional development opportunities around strategic literacy planning for students at all grade levels;

providing resources for teachers to use with their students;

working with publishers on developing new titles that specifically target children from preschool through middle school ages (grades K-5).

This partnership serves as a foundation for the following IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement

The IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement summarizes high levels of literacy that should be provided for all students. It is based on research and practice, and it offers guidance for ensuring that all children meet these expectations.

This partnership serves as a foundation for the following:

An understanding of how well students’ skills in reading, writing and speaking compare with their peers across the country;

A commitment to providing effective instruction based on scientifically valid evidence about what works best for improving student performance;

A commitment to making sure teachers know how best to teach those skills so they can make informed decisions about how much time should be spent on each skill area during class periods (e.g., in reading lessons)

What is literacy?

Literacy is the ability to read, write and speak. Literacy is an important skill for everyday life and for future success. The ability to read, write and speak can be learned at any time in life. Literacy is a lifelong process that develops with each person as he or she grows older.

Why is literacy important?

Literacy is important because it’s a key to success. It helps you be a good citizen, get a good job and learn more about the world and yourself.

In order to live in this country and participate in its democracy, we need an educated population. The United States has always been built on ideas such as literacy: We came up with our own Constitution; we created many great inventions; we’ve been able to fly into space thanks to NASA’s astronauts who have read science textbooks and watched documentaries about other planets’ lifeforms through telescopes that showed images of galaxies far beyond Earth’s orbit!

How do we teach literacy in the United States?

Reading to children is the most important thing parents can do to help their child learn to read. Early reading experiences are critical for building a foundation of knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime.

Reading to children helps them build a more sophisticated understanding of language, which leads to better comprehension and higher scores on standardized tests. It also helps them develop critical thinking skills, such as problem solving and persuasive writing in English or math classes later in life; these skills may not be learned through other activities like TV viewing or computer games (which we’ll discuss later).

How are young people learning today?

Young people are learning in a variety of different ways. They use technology and social media, they multitask, they read less often and write less often than previous generations did. In addition to this change in the way that young people learn things (which has been around for decades), there are also many other factors that contribute to this shift:

What do children need to know and be able to do to achieve success in school and beyond?

Literacy is critical for success in school and beyond. It enables people to read, write, listen, speak and compute effectively. Literacy is a set of skills that enable people to make sense out of written language (i.e., print) as well as spoken language (i.e., speech). Literacy also refers to the ways we use our literacy skills—to solve problems that arise from reading or writing; communicate with others; think critically about information presented through various media including print materials such as newspapers/magazines/books; access websites such as Facebook or Google search engines when needed; interact with computers at home or work sites without special training or support services provided by employers who may not provide opportunities for employees who need additional assistance due primarily financial reasons but also because they want them working independently without being distracted during work hours

How can we prepare teachers to deliver best practices to children?

Train teachers to use best practices in teaching reading, writing and speaking.

Use technology more effectively by providing digital resources that are designed to meet the needs of children at different developmental levels.

Provide instruction on research-based methods of teaching reading and writing that are aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) or National Council of Teachers of English standards (NCTE).

How can states, districts, schools, and teachers effectively transition between elementary school and middle school or junior high school?

The transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high school is a major transition for students. Students need support to help them make the transition, and they should be prepared for it.

For example:

Students in grades 6-8 will have an academic curriculum that focuses on developing skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and math computation that are necessary for success in middle school or junior high school. These skills may differ from those needed at an earlier age level because of differences in curriculum content and complexity levels (grades 9-12). In addition, many state standards require students at this age level to take tests that measure knowledge gained through instruction over several years; these standardized tests include content areas related specifically toward grade 11/12 preparation standards such as science concepts related toward understanding how chemical reactions occur within organisms within ecosystems – biology topics which connect directly back into other subjects taught throughout K-12 education leading up until now!

How can teachers connect with parents, community members, businesses, other schools, and organizations to enhance literacy achievement for all students?

Teachers can connect with parents, community members, businesses, other schools and organizations to enhance literacy achievement for all students. Teachers should:

Ask the parent or caregiver how they learned to read. If their child was born with a condition affecting his/her ability to read, ask what strategies they used in order to learn or teach reading.

Explain that there are many ways for students to become better readers through creative reading activities such as writing stories based on characters from favorite books or movies; creating posters showing how important it is for everyone in our community (including adults!) to read every day; creating videos where students talk about why they love reading so much; etc., etc., etc . . .

What does this position statement mean for IRA members?

The position statement is a guide for IRA members to use when developing and implementing literacy instruction. It provides examples of how teachers can use the teaching strategies in their classrooms, as well as tips on improving professional development and research.

The IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement summarizes high levels of literacy that should be provided for all students.

The IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement summarizes high levels of literacy that should be provided for all students. The statement was developed by the Institute for Reading and Written Communication (IRWC) and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The two organizations worked together to develop this position statement in order to help teachers, parents, and students understand what literacy is.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the IRA-NCTE Literacy Position Statement summarizes high levels of literacy that should be provided for all students. It also identifies some strategies and practices that can help educators prepare children to achieve success in school and beyond.