Literacy In the Classroom

The ways in which we read and write, acquire and evaluate knowledge and communicate at all levels are changing .  (Gillen and Barton, 2010, p. 9). 

 As a student reading and writing always fascinated me so I always looked for new and exciting ways to decipher what I was reading and/or interesting ways to relay what I read in my writings.  With all readings, I tend to highlight and write down key points.  I then try to relate whatever I am reading with something that I have read in the past. I have a passion for comparing literature. I also have a tendency of googling reviews, journals and articles to see how others perceive the readings.   With all of the new technology available I have all of my devices (iPad, Kindle, Mac, PC and IPhone) synced so its easy for me to compare, contrast and add new notes and/or ideas to what I am composing.  I believe all texts open up new worlds - and its up to the reader and the teacher to explore all aspects.