1.5 | RCSS Literacy Hero

 Let's Discuss It

"Literacy is the soul of education. If we care about our kids -- and about equity -- we owe every student abundunt daily opportunities to read, discuss, and write about generous amounts of fiction and nonfiction across the disciplines." (Schmoker, 2023)

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In this module, you have learned about the RCSS reading, writing, speaking, and listening literacy instructional expectations. In the remaining sections, you will learn specific vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies. Let's take a moment to pause and reflect on what you have learned so far.

1. Select one literacy expectation from this module that appeals or speaks to you the most. As you take the pledge to become a #LiteracyHero Links to an external site., how will you implement and support that expectation in your classroom?  Please note that other users in the system will be able to see your response. (To join the national #LiteracyHero campaign, please click here Links to an external site.)
2. Once you have posted your response, please read and respond to your peers. Let's keep the collaboration going! When responding, consider using the Head, Heart, and Hand Protocol:

• • Head: What is one thing I will continue to think about as a result of this discussion?
  • Heart: What is one thing I am feeling right now? You can also use the "like" feature for comments you like or agree with.
  • Hand: What is one thing I will do as a result of this discussion?

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Note:  To participate in the Discussion Activity, users must be enrolled in this Canvas course.  We encourage non-enrolled users to reflect on what they have learned using the Head, Heart, and Hand Protocol and take the pledge to join the national #LiteracyHero Links to an external site. campaign.

To reply to the main discussion, type your reply in the Reply field. To post your reply, click the Post Reply button. Your reply will be posted at the bottom of the discussion reply thread.