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Critical Literacy...

-reveals that children, "...have the ability to think critically about socially significant issues and conceive new possibilities for society, if given the opportunity to do so" (Chafel, et al., p. 80).

-gives students a voice beyond what they read and learn

-brings awareness to the notion that literacy is not neutral and that there are always ideologies situated within the text

-helps students realize the power relations at work in the literature

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Me.

Inquiry

Curiosity

Wonder

Main Features

I disagree because...

Justice for ALL!

In Critical Literacy, there

is an understanding that...

Critical Literacy is about...

-each child comes from a different background

and will bring different perspectives to the classroom

-taking part in authentic activities

-taking social action and making a difference

-cultural resources brought to the classroom are valued and appreciated

-scaffolding students in a way that allows

them to make decisions in their authentic

literacy approach

-it comes down to what the teacher chooses to make visible; therefore, teachers should act in ways that are age appropriate and be a guide to their students' critical literacy venture

-interrogating multiple viewpoints

Critical Literacy

an instructional approach that encourages questions and thrives in discussions

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