Importance Of Being Literate

In the 21st Century, being literate is pivotal—both in one’s personal and professional life. In fact, one’s daily life revolves around reading, writing, and verbal communication. For that reason, students must encounter effective teachers throughout his or her long life academic career, especially since literacy matters. In fact, I find it important for one to realize that he or she becomes a literate person because of his or her educators. John Dewey once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” To me, this is true, life is a long and stressful journey composed of unique experiences, and such experiences are life lessons that guide you, as well as allow you to expand your knowledge regarding life and its realities.
Therefore, today, I can claim that being a literate is beyond being able to read and write words; it is about reading and understanding the world we live in today. Being able to read the world enables one to make a difference in this cruel world that we live in today. For instance, Mrs. Fiona Thomas, principal at Pride Academy Charter School in East Orange, New Jersey, once said, “Educating students is about stepping and showing up.” Now, think about it: teaching students how to read and write requires educators to “step up” and “show up,” especially when they encounter students …show more content…
Stern would then assess her students. For example, Mrs. Stern would me the following question: Kevin, how many syllables are in the word cat? Mrs. Stern had me clap my hands together to determine how syllables are in the particular word that she assigned me. Nevertheless, as my second year of kindergarten progressed, I was able to read (not on grade level), write and communicate—thanks to Mrs. Stern’s reading and writing class activities. Today, thanks Mrs. Stern, I see the learning process from a different perspective—a hopeful one were slow learners are more than capable of learning and succeeding in the academic