Summary
Literacy to me was always simply put, it is reading and writing. While researching this word, I’ve found it is much broader than that. It is more then simply reading and writing, it is also an acknowledgement of understanding. To read something and retain it, to be able to write something and explain it properly shows our understanding. To simply read a page isn’t so simple. It creates competence and knowledge. It also creates opportunity. After watching John Trischitti’s video, my eyes have really been opened to how crucial literacy really is. He highlighted some disheartening facts about the correlation between illiteracy and devastating statistics. 78% of students who exit 4th grade without being able to read never catch up. 90% of people on welfare are high school dropouts or illiterate. 85% of our juvenile court system are illiterate or don’t read with proficiency. I would have never had an inkling of these facts if it wasn’t for Trischitti’s TEDXTALK, and I surely would not have understood the effects that illiteracy had on human struggle. Trischitti says, “literacy is the answer”. I absolutely agree with this statement. It does create foundations for skills, gives more opportunities for growth and quite simply put, reading is a fundamental and human right. Every child deserves the opportunity to read and to understand and build their potential skills.
Literacy to me was always simply put, it is reading and writing. While researching this word, I’ve found it is much broader than that. It is more then simply reading and writing, it is also an acknowledgement of understanding. To read something and retain it, to be able to write something and explain it properly shows our understanding. To simply read a page isn’t so simple. It creates competence and knowledge. It also creates opportunity. After watching John Trischitti’s video, my eyes have really been opened to how crucial literacy really is. He highlighted some disheartening facts about the correlation between illiteracy and devastating statistics. 78% of students who exit 4th grade without being able to read never catch up. 90% of people on welfare are high school dropouts or illiterate. 85% of our juvenile court system are illiterate or don’t read with proficiency. I would have never had an inkling of these facts if it wasn’t for Trischitti’s TEDXTALK, and I surely would not have understood the effects that illiteracy had on human struggle. Trischitti says, “literacy is the answer”. I absolutely agree with this statement. It does create foundations for skills, gives more opportunities for growth and quite simply put, reading is a fundamental and human right. Every child deserves the opportunity to read and to understand and build their potential skills.
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Your post was really insightful, I like how acknowledge the broader meaning of literacy beyond just reading and writing. I think it’s important to acknowledge that literacy is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about understanding and applying it. The statistics shared by John Trischitti are indeed disheartening, highlighting the significant impact of illiteracy on individuals and society as a whole. I agree with Trischitti’s statement that literacy is the answer, as it provides a foundation for skills, opens doors for growth, and is a fundamental right for every child. Great post!