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THESE ARE THE FACES OF THE ILLITERATE

THESE ARE THE FACES OF THE ILLITERATE

DEFINITION OF LITERACY

Webster’s dictionary defines “literacy” as:

“The ability to read and write proficiently. To be able to communicate through speaking, listening, reading and writing in an effective manner”

SOME BITS OF INFO ON LITERACYMore than 10 million workers in small businesses (about 40%) have trouble doing their jobs because their basic skills in reading, writing and math skills are so low. 23% of manufacturing workers and 11% of management are functionally illiterate. Other estimates put the illiteracy rate at 20% of working adults overall.

In 2011, the National Institute for Literacy estimated that 47 percent of adults in Detroit, Michigan are "functionally illiterate," meaning they have trouble with reading, speaking, writing and computational skills

FACTS The rate of illiteracy in America’s correctional

systems is over 60%. This means that people who cannot read or write are more likely to have a criminal record.

   Children of disadvantaged parents begin their school life behind their peers. Parents with minimal or no reading skills often cannot provide the kind of support their children need to do well in school.

   Adults with low-level reading skills frequently suffer from health problems because they lack the ability to read medical directions, health-related literature or prescription labels.

New Literacies:*blogging*video games*texting*facebook*digital literacy*visual literacy*instant messaging*skyping*websites

4 COMPONENTS OF LITERACY

READING SPEAKING

WRITING LISTENING

TYPES OF LITERACY IN TODAY’S WORLD

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

By the 8th grade, students NOT reading on a proficient level are at higher risk of dropping out of school.

A young person who drops out of school will always face a much harder road in life.

Employers are looking for workers who can perform the work required and able to communicate in an effective manner.

Read. Your life depends on it.