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Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
Apply information literacy skills to WWI era media that appeals to emotion.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Literacy, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
Using primary sources related to the women's suffrage movement, the blog includes information literacy strategies for understanding how persuasive arguments are constructed.
Posted in: Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Women's History
Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
A key aspect of information literacy is evaluating the relationship between claims and evidence: Do claims follow clearly and logically from evidence? Can the evidence also support alternate claims? Guide students to apply information literacy skills to a 1912 article “Mars Peopled by One Giant Thinking Vegetable.”
Posted in: Literacy, Science Technology and Math, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
This post is by Judy Lee from the Library of Congress. Submit a Literacy Awards application by February 18, 2025, for a chance to receive up to $150,000 toward your outstanding literacy program. Why Apply? Award recipients could receive cash awards and public recognition for their outstanding literacy initiative and have a chance to network …
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
This post is by Judy Lee from the Library of Congress. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, recognized the 2024 Literacy Award recipients for their outstanding achievements in promoting literacy and a love for reading at the Literacy Awards Annual Symposium and Recognition event
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about our new primary source set featuring informational text from the Library's collections.
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us at the 2024 National Book Festival on August 24th. Learn about our resources for teachers and information about the Library's Literacy Awards.
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events, Poetry and Literature
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the new Emerging Strategies award given as part of the Library of Congress Literary Awards program.
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the 2024 Literacy Awards competition.
Posted in: Literacy, News and Events