The origin of writing and reading cannot be understood as a direct evolutionary adaptation.
She believes making sense of South Asia's many upheavals has something to do with the outbreak of writing and reading.
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But his recurring preoccupation with writing and reading and books strikes home, and it is here that he contrasts most sharply with Ms Fadiman.
To deepen the skills of the work force Ms Williams believes that no one should leave school at 16 without basic numeracy, writing and reading skills.
English comprises tests for reading and writing - and if reading is looked at separately, 54% of girls and 41% of boys across England are at this level.
What we're doing now - my writing and your reading - is a direct continuation.
So this story is quite the little window into how sloppy our writing, and reading, can be.
During this same period, architecture, writing, reading and the visual arts all declined.
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Another set is essential for the advancement of knowledge, civilization and culture: notation, reading and writing, and the algorithms for logical thinking.
But this is only one percentage point higher than in 2000, and on average boys' reading and writing abilities still fall consistently below girls'.
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Her volunteer position as administrative assistant in the business office of a small college mandated working forty hours per week, but evenings and weekends were free for hiking and kayaking, reading, writing, and sewing Tlingit moccasins.
Our job is to make our students love to read and write, not to just teach reading and writing.
As for the lack of teaching time, how about cutting out some of the nonessential curriculum, such as bike safety, that currently takes up much of the school day, and refocusing on the basics, such as reading, writing and arithmetic?
From the outset subjects such as home economics, woodworking, physical education, and typing have had a place in school curricula alongside reading, writing and mathematics.
The use of familiar, real-life materials helps students to feel more comfortable in class, and the structured teaching of literacy skills gradually improves their reading and writing skills.
It also noted that children must be provided with a solid foundation in socialisation, listening and speaking skills, and fine motor skills before proceeding to the demands of reading and writing.
"We understood it would have to be cheap and that voice would be key -- because people are not comfortable with reading and writing, " he said.
They often have problems spelling, writing, reading aloud and pronouncing words.
Illiteracy keeps women marginalized and constitutes a foremost obstacle to reducing extreme poverty in a technology-driven world where reading, writing and numeracy are indispensable for enjoying basic rights and opportunities.
With each year, and even student grouping, we find ourselves selecting novels, short stories, poems or even reading and writing skills to meet the specific needs of our students.
First Florida started grading its schools from A to F, based on the proficiency and progress of pupils in annual reading, writing, maths and science tests.
All three new tests will mirror the old GED in many ways: They will be five to eight hours long and cover the basic subjects of reading, writing, math, science and history.
But the hope now must be that although Mr Irving will go on talking and writing, fewer and fewer people will be listening and reading.
It is quite effective in creating Science and Technology awareness, helps to foster creativity and integrate the study of science with reading, writing, music, art and the performing arts.
Nourishing the mind through reading, writing and other mental stimulation keeps one mentally fit.
Other people with dyslexia find that they thrive only outside the world of reading and writing.
They are considerably behind girls in reading and writing, motivation, grades, and standardized test scores.
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Employers lament that they have difficulty hiring people with basic reading and writing skills.
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