Which scenario best demonstrates literacy across the curriculum?

• A. Students read science articles and ignore vocabulary.
• B. Students practice reading comprehension only in literature class.
• C. Students analyze graphs, read explanations, and write summaries in science, math, and social studies.
• D. Students memorize definitions without applying them.

Answer: (C)

Literacy across the curriculum means using reading, writing, and data interpretation as tools in every subject, not just in language arts. It involves tackling different kinds of texts, interpreting information such as graphs, and communicating understanding through writing across science, math, social studies, and beyond. The strongest example is when students analyze graphs, read explanations, and write summaries in science, math, and social studies because this shows reading and making sense of information, plus conveying understanding through writing, across multiple disciplines. This cross-subject approach helps students apply literacy skills in real-world contexts and demonstrates their ability to think and communicate across different areas of study. The other scenarios don’t fit because they limit literacy to a single subject, skip essential aspects like vocabulary or application, or rely on memorization without demonstrating interpretation or written communication.