Answer to Question #211730 in English for Zee

Question

Instruction: Writing a critical essay

Find at least 5 academically credible sources and write a critical essays.

How can schools and homes collaborate/co-operate in order to enhance both reading 

and writing literacies in basic education? In your discussion, include both challenges and 

strategies of collaboration.

Your essay should include how you would cover the following aspects:

• Introduction 

• Body: organization of ideas (main ideas and supporting ideas), usage of 

writing conventions and paragraphing

• Conclusion 

NB: Make sure to include a reference list of the sources used in the body of your essay

Answer 1

some of the strategies that the school and homes can use to enhance literacy skills includes

1. start a community reading program that allows to allow children within the community become readers and develop their literacy skills.
2. holding essays and speech contests- this allows leaners tp practice public speaking skills and critical thinking that improves their skills.
3. cooperate with other organizations and school staff- contacting other organizations with different expertise on various fields improves literacy skills as it widens knowledge base for leaners.
4. collaborating and getting families involved in local reading efforts- parental involvement improves leaners confidence thus helps to improve the literacy skills by active participation.

The challenges associated o this home school collaboration includes the concept of pedagogy, school policy and perception