Seven Power Lens on 21st Century Literacy

What is semiotics?
According to Lester, (Abilock,2003) semiotics is the study of how the reading of signs and symbols together communicate complicated ideas in the form of codes.
How can teachers capitalize on students preferred literacy behaviors?
Teachers can capitalize on students preferred literacy behaviors by utilizing ipads, cellphones and internet in the classroom.
According to this article, why is it important for students to learn to analyze news media?
It is important for students to be able to analyze news media to be able to discertain between good reporting and "opinionated, nationalistic reporting."

Abilock, D. (2003, 11/12). A seven-power lens on 21st century literacy. Retrieved from http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/newsmedia/PowerLensSingle.pdf

WV CSO

Standard 1: Information Literacy (LM.S.1)

Students will become information literate by:
accessing information efficiently and effectively;

evaluating information critically and competently;

using information accurately and creatively.

Standard 2: Independent Learning (LM.S.2)

Students will become independent learners by:
being information literate and pursuing information related to personal interests;

appreciating literature and other creative expressions of information;

striving for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

Standard 3: Social Responsibility (LM.S.3)

Students will develop social responsibility and contribute positively to the learning community and society

by:

being information literate and recognizing the importance of information to a democratic society;

practicing ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology;

participating effectively in groups to pursue and generate information

West virginia depart of education. (2011). Retrieved from http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2520.17.pdf