ABSTRACT
Today’s students need a repertoire of knowledge and skills that are more diverse, complex, and integrated than those of any previous generation. Communication is a very important aspect of reading and writing, and effective communication skills are necessary in students’ everyday lives. In order for students to be successful and powerful readers, writers, and communicators, they must incorporate critical thinking and reasoning skills. Reading, writing, and communicating must encompass collaboration skills. Students who read, write, and communicate independently portray self-direction by using metacognitive skills. Many school districts have moved toward an integrated model of literacy that includes reading, writing, and communicating. Literacy building has become a shared responsibility for all content-area teachers. Students can be grouped for projects according to areas of personal relevance or interest. This can be especially useful for students with high levels of interpersonal intelligence, who often flourish in atmospheres in which they are able to interact with others.
