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Literacy
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in meaningful and socially-acceptable ways. One who is able to do that is literate and those who can't are illiterate. Similarly, one can be computer literate or illiterate, depending upon the ability to use a computer. Questions about literacy are asked in this category.
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What country has the highest literacy rate in south America?
Zimbabwe at 90.7% Latest figures Country (1)
Percentage of adults who are literate Algeria 58
Angola 42
Benin 32
Botswana 73
Burkina Faso 19
Burundi 42
Cameroon 63
Cape Verde 69
Central African Republic 40
Chad 48
Comoros 57
Congo 74
Congo, Democratic Republic of 77
Ivory Coast 40
Djibouti 46
Egypt 51
Equatorial Guinea 78
Eritrea -
Ethiopia 33
Gabon 63
Gambia 39
Ghana 64
Guinea 36
Guinea-Bissau 31
Kenya 77
Lesotho 81
Liberia 45
Libya 74
Madagascar 46
Malawi 56
Mali 32
Mauritania 37
Mauritius 82
Mayotte -
Morocco 44
Mozambique 38
Namibia 78
Niger 13
Nigeria 57
Reunion -
Rwanda 60
Saint Helena -
Sao Tome and Principe 57
Senegal 33
Seychelles 84
Sierra Leone 31
Somalia 24
South Africa 83
Sudan 51
Swaziland 76
Tanzania 69
Togo 51
Tunisia 65
Uganda 62
Western Sahara -
Zambia 78
Zimbabwe 85
Sourced from http://www.overpopulation.com/faq/literacy/literacy-rate-by-country-africa/
What adjective goes with painting?
Examples of ADJECTIVES that may go with the noun "painting". a BEAUTIFUL painting. an AWFUL painting. a WET painting. a DRY painting. a FINISHED painting.
What is the literacy rate of India in 2008?
about 65.38%(2004). It increases by 1.5-2% every year.
around 72.8%(2009) The Literacy rate is also the ability 2 read and write.
What is India's literacy rate as of 2009?
idiot dumbo......... you dont know it........... look in the map loser
What is the falling action in By the waters of Babylon?
There are a few climaxes in Alas, Babylon. One of them is in Ch.5 when the Nuclear attack begins. The second one is when Randy Bragg rallies up a troop for Fort Repose. I also think that one of the climaxes can be when the helicopter lands and the Braggs, Admiral, Henry's, and Florence and Alice are given fresh hope.
What are some slogans for literacy?
If you want more or alternative suggestions, delete this answer and resubmit. well clearly that first line is no help and it wasn't me that rote it so i just wanted to say a book slogan is simply as saying about the book but it doesn't give much away like some familiar slogans are so easy a caveman can do it (Geico) just do it (Nike) there are also many more but i don't have enough time i hope this helped you
Who were the famous actors who performed in Shakespeare's play?
George Shaclarge was the most famous actor who starred in Shakespeare's " Othello". Here are some names of others. Franklin Boskavich, Antony Joyark, Daniel Putello, and Richard Frustage. These actors were the main actors of the Globe Theatrel.
What is the computer literacy rate in India?
6.14 %,... as according to ebiz.com . Thy say that this is an added advantage, since the other 93.86% people do not know have enough computer knowledge, it actually means there 93.86% market to invest in making India a completely literate country in the field of computers. So Indian markets boom in IT field.
Where did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor grow up?
COLLEGE: Joliet Junior College, American University HIGH SCHOOL: Joliet Township High School MIDDLE SCHOOL: Primary School ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ???????
Is literacy a way to fight poverty?
- In many empirical research, education has been proved to increase general living standard and economic position of people and literacy is the first step towards getting that education.
- A person who is more literate most likely has a higher education and will therefore enter into a higher paying job than the people who came before him, therefore combating poverty.
- Literacy and education are essential if people want to succeed. Any types of jobs usually require educational degree and those who have had efficient amount of education are more likely to have jobs. by having jobs, there are wages and money that can support their living and improve their lives.
In many empirical research, education has been proved to increase general living standard and economic position of people and literacy is the first step towards getting that education.
Did people like to read in medieval times?
There were books, but most were in the libraries of monasteries or convents during most of the Middle Ages.
I have read that only 10% of the people could read, and they were all clergy. While 10% of the population may have been priests, monks, or nuns, and most of them could read, a surprising number of other people could read as well. You can see this from the amount of secular literature that survived in vernacular languages (the Church used Latin, in Western Europe, and Greek in the East). Beowulf was in Anglo-Saxon, as was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. There were a large number of poets, such as Christine de Pizan, who wrote love poetry for hire and employed her own copyists. Margery Kemp, a middle class wife and mother, wrote her autobiography in English. Chaucer wrote in English and Dante in Italian. There was no point in writing all this, if no one could read.
Which colonial region had the highest level of literacy?
The New England region had the best education at the beginning.
What is the literacy rate of Poland?
99.7%(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_literacy_rate)
What is the literacy rate of Alabama?
"less than the number of cousins who marry there" very funny, I love prejudiced idiots. Alabama has the highest level graduation exam in the country. Alabama students are held to a much higher standard than 95% of states. And if you look at areas that are metropolitan as opposed to extremely rural, literacy rate is at about 99%. (see Hoover City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, Shelby County Schools, Trussville City Schools, Mountain Brook Schools, etc etc).
What are the teaching strategies to the 4 macro skills?
What are the four macro skill in English?
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Four Macro Skills of Communication
The four macro skills of communication are listening, talking, reading and writing. This is true for essentially any language. Babies develop language skills by first listening and then speaking, followed by reading and writing. When learning a new language, the best way to do so is by engaging in a balance of each of these areas, as they are all interconnected. The skills that aren't practiced will end up being weaker.
- Listening
There are three modes of listening: competitive, passive and active. Active listening is considered the most effective because the listener is not only listening with interest, but actively acknowledging listening by brief responses. Most individuals are not as skilled at listening as they think. Depending on the study, listeners likely remember 25 to 50 percent of what they hear, according to Mindtools. Giving the speaker your undivided attention and not focusing on what you are going to say in response while he is talking is a good way to ensure you hear more of what is being said.
Speaking can be an intimidating experience, even in your native tongue, let alone when learning a new language. The best way to learn how to speak, though, is by practicing, so put your inhibitions aside and strike up a conversation whenever you are given an opportunity to do so. When speaking, be aware of your pace, try not to mumble and use expression, both so that you don't sound monotonous and to keep your listener interested.
Children learn to read by first learning their ABCs and sounding out the letters to discover what sound they make. The phonetic approach to reading---using sound units to figure out the words---is arguably the best approach because theoretically, if you know the sounds, you can read any word, regardless of the difficulty level. This is also the case when learning a new language. Reading has many benefits, including improving memory (it's exercise for the brain), increasing vocabulary and exposing you to new ideas.
Writing is perhaps the most complex of the communication skills and takes the most time to master. As with any other skill, it is improved through practice and a willingness to improve on past attempts. Moving beyond the basics, there are many types of writing and many levels. Writing can be a basic means of conveying information---such as in newspapers---or it can be a tool to create elaborate new worlds, much like those found in fiction novels such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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How were letters written in colonial times?
If children were writing to their father, Dear Sir or Honored Sir would most likely be important to start the letter. the letter closing was probably closed "With great respect,"
Or "Dutiful father".
After writing the letter they would sprinkle sand to dry the wet ink. But they would also put wax on the folded letter since there were no envelopes and there was no other way to secure the letter.
What legislation ended poll taxes literacy tests and other Jim crow laws?
Poll taxes and Literacy laws were two of the primary ways that some states kept minorities from voting. Poll taxes were set to a point that would not be difficult for White people to afford, but Very difficult for Minorities. White voters would be given something simple to read, and minorities would be given bits of Shakespeare.
Many states removed them voluntarily as they saw the way the mood of the country was moving, and as State Legislatures became more enlightened. However, for those states that did not, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended the practices everywhere for good.
The Twenty Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, outlawed poll taxes. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was the law that outlawed literacy tests.
What percentage of adults who can read and write?
You can look up any state or county at http://nces.ed.gov/naal/estimates/StateEstimates.aspx this will give you rates for 2003 and 1992.
What was the literacy rate in Romania in 1945?
Romanian National Census, March 2002: 2,347 % illiterates. Today, probably a little lower percentage.
How old was Anne Frank when she went into hiding?
Anne Frank went into hiding soon after her 13th birthday. She was born on June 12, 1929 and went into hiding in July 1942 . After two years in hiding the group was betrayed and transported to concentration camps. Seven months after her deportation, Anne Frank died of typhus. Source:http://www.answers.com/anne%20frank
Who made it a crime to teach enslaved people to read or write?
Education is empowerment. A slave who could read, might not only question the right of his owners to consider him property, but he might use those existing laws against that owner. And what about the declaration that "All men are created equal" An educated slave would have been far too much trouble in those days.
What pecentage of people over the age of 15 can read and write in the US?
Literacy in the United States is about 85% of the population.
