The compelling connection between the classroom and what happens in the world is the basis of real life literacy it shows teachers how to turn kids on to learning and build skills that will help them function more successfully in the real world it fills in the gaps often missing from traditional language arts classes and offers a range of classroom tools that promote real world reading and . Real life literacy classroom tools that promote real world reading and writing aimed at meeting the needs of a diverse range of students the book explores personal planning tools in twenty five lessons that make a connection between the classroom and everyday communication. 128 p 28 cm. Real life literacy classroom tools that promote real world reading and writing by kathy paterson 2006 01 01 kathy paterson on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers real life literacy classroom tools that promote real world reading and writing by kathy paterson 2006 01 01. This is one way to make literacy pervasive in the students daily lives 8 have a variety of reading and writing materials in designated areas of the classroom to continue to establish an expectation for literacy 9 create tactile experiences in writing by using shaving cream play dough sand or other materials with interesting textures