Literacy

Dictionary.com defines literacy as the ability to read and write but I think as you progress academically and in life the meanings standards raise above and beyond the ability to read and write. I see that as the elementary definition of the word, but when you get to be a college student the definition might change to ability to read a boring ass chemistry book and the ability to write a 12 page research paper. I think literacy is judged on each level, compared to that of the students around you. If I can’t read a book or pronounce the words in a certain book that a friend is reading he may say “you can’t read” or even call me Frank Gore or George Bush. The definition depends on what extent you take it to general literacy is much different than college or high school literacy. I think my definition of literacy would be the ability to read and write need to exceed at your level of schooling. Of course many years ago when the literacy rate was very low the generic definition was acceptable but in the 21st century it is more complex especially at the college level. And yes I think that English classes should use techniques other than academic or scholarly writing for example crots and other creative things used to personalize the paper such as we are currently doing.