Also, how can educators help them further develop the
nascent new literacy skills for use in the teaching and learning of language arts?
Every student
acquired new literacy skills related to the computer, and they all said they enjoyed the activity and would like to do another WebQuest.
Mini-lessons can be used to
introduce new literacy skills, reading comprehension techniques, new genres or forms of literature, and where you set the general tone for independent reading.
The 21st Century Skills and English Map highlights the connections between English and
new literacy skills and demonstrates how the integration of 21st - century skills into the English curriculum can support teaching and learning and prepare students to eventually become productive U.S. citizens.