The Power of Words: Celebrating International Day of Literacy

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• Reading
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• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Introduction

In this lesson, students will learn about International Literacy Day and why it is an important global event.

The Power of Words: Celebrating the International Day of Literacy

Lesson Inspiration

• understand the significance of literacy

• be able to explain its impact on individuals and societies.

By the end of this session

you will. . .

Why is there an International Day of Literacy?

This is an opportunity to assess student understanding of the impact that Literacy has upon their lives and what might happen if they did not have access to Literacy.

You can move student responses around the slide to sort and discuss.

What is Literacy

Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, and comprehend information. 

UNESCO estimate that there are 250 million children in our world that do not have basic literacy skills.

The International Day of Literacy is celebrated annually on September 8th to promote literacy as a human right and highlight the importance of literacy for individuals and communities.

It is a fundamental skill for communication, learning, and personal development.

Use this slide to reinforce learning about 'Literacy' in its broadest sense. 

You can tailor the images and text to suit your class.

Literacy is A Human Right

 It empowers individuals to access information, make informed decisions.

Literacy opens doors to education, employment, and personal growth.

Literacy is critical to enable people to have a full role in society.

Further information about the work of UNESCO in promoting global literacy can be found on their website.

Share your story. How has literacy impacted   your life?

You may wish to give examples here.

 Can students remember when they first learnt to read? Can they remember writing their name or maybe they witnessed a sibling drawing for the first time?

You may wish to share some of the stories from UNESCO or other charities which promote literacy.

How can we help?

Providing access to books.

Organising reading programs in our community. 

Advocating for quality education for all!

What else can we do to support charities who promote Literacy?

Share something you learnt this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Share something you want to know more about.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Ask a question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.