Inquiry LITERACY EDTE 501 Janelle Ten Have What is literacy? Literacy, to me, has always been so intriguing. The thought that we can process our thoughts through writing, and not only the verbal. When the words seem to simply escape our minds before they exit from our mouths, writing can provide such a power and grace to the person trying to portray any sort of information. It gives time to process information, elaborate, and convey exactly how one is feeling in that moment. Grammar, sentence structure, and fluidity in any form of literature are my jam. There are few things I adore as much as a well written piece of work. Literacy does not comprise solely of written works, it encompasses a great deal, which surely also includes literature. While I am certain that there are some who may prefer reading over writing, or vice versa, these two really do go hand in hand. They work alongside each other, and arguably help better one another. If there is an adult or a child who struggles with writing, they can improve their skills in this area by grasping of literature. This can further knowledge expand vocabulary, improve spelling, and provide new ideas for the writer to explore. The library was a sort of saving grace for me, as I knew that I was always welcomed there, and it gave me a place to escape the chaotic and refocus. It brought comfort to me, and through this, my intrigue into the world of literature grew into a passion that I still hold dear to me to this day. This, in fact, sparked enough of an interest in me, that I am now pursuing a career with the end goal of becoming an elementary school librarian, so I can help create this safe place for students to come and explore their own paths. The power of literacy: I cannot fathom what life would be like without literacy. It is something that comes so easily to me, and I live my day to day life taking for granted this incredible privilege I was blessed with. For some, this is a daily struggle. We are surrounded by
Inquiry LITERACY EDTE 501 Janelle Ten Have What is literacy? Literacy, to me, has always been so intriguing. The thought that we can process our thoughts through writing, and not only the verbal. When the words seem to simply escape our minds before they exit from our mouths, writing can provide such a power and grace to the person trying to portray any sort of information. It gives time to process information, elaborate, and convey exactly how one is feeling in that moment. Grammar, sentence structure, and fluidity in any form of literature are my jam. There are few things I adore as much as a well written piece of work. Literacy does not comprise solely of written works, it encompasses a great deal, which surely also includes literature. While I am certain that there are some who may prefer reading over writing, or vice versa, these two really do go hand in hand. They work alongside each other, and arguably help better one another. If there is an adult or a child who struggles with writing, they can improve their skills in this area by grasping further knowledge of literature. This can expand vocabulary, improve spelling, and provide new ideas for the writer to explore. The library was a sort of saving grace for me, as I knew that I was always welcomed there, and it gave me a place to escape the chaotic and refocus. It brought comfort to me, and through this, my intrigue into the world of literature grew into a passion that I still hold dear to me to this day. This, in fact, sparked enough of an interest in me, that I am now pursuing a career with the end goal of becoming an elementary school librarian, so I can help create this safe place for students to come and explore their own paths. The power of literacy: I cannot fathom what life would be like without literacy. It is something that comes so easily to me, and I live my day to day life taking for granted this incredible privilege I was blessed with. For some, this is a daily struggle. We are surrounded by
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