Content Literacy is any type of print where students can read, learn and know. Content Literacy is across all subject areas and can come in many forms such as symbols, diagrams, math problems, pictures and text.
An example of content literacy used in my classroom this year was “Duck Rabbit.” The focus area used was visual. Students listened to the story “Duck Rabbit” and had to determine if the animal in the story was really a duck or rabbit. Students had to wonder, think and use explanation as to why they thought a certain way. Students not only used text from the book to support their reasoning but pictures to help with their supporting details. Students enjoyed the activity and wanted to share their opinions with the class. This gave way to speaking and listening skills being used. Next year when I do this lesson again, I would like to divide the “Ducks” and the “Rabbits” and maybe have a mini debate between the two where each side would have to support their thoughts verbally and defend their reasoning.
An example of content literacy used in my classroom this year was “Duck Rabbit.” The focus area used was visual. Students listened to the story “Duck Rabbit” and had to determine if the animal in the story was really a duck or rabbit. Students had to wonder, think and use explanation as to why they thought a certain way. Students not only used text from the book to support their reasoning but pictures to help with their supporting details. Students enjoyed the activity and wanted to share their opinions with the class. This gave way to speaking and listening skills being used. Next year when I do this lesson again, I would like to divide the “Ducks” and the “Rabbits” and maybe have a mini debate between the two where each side would have to support their thoughts verbally and defend their reasoning.