Literacy
Literacy Is The Edge at UA (LITE)
Every Move Counts
The Literacy Council of West Alabama
Mystery
100
This term refers to those individuals who possess the basic skills of writing, reading, and computation (math) to function in modern society.
What is functional literacy?
100
This professor instigated the creation of LITE by daring his students to come up with communication campaigns to fight functional illiteracy in Alabama by recruiting tutors and volunteers.
Who is Dr. (Bruce) Berger?
100
This game is incorporated into many academic curricula world wide, but not in the United States
What is Chess?
100
TRUE or FALSE: The Literacy council plans to launch a low-key awareness campaign.
What is FALSE?
100
The movie "Gone With The Wind" is based on this novel.
What is "Gone With The Wind"?
200
Twenty-three percent of this county’s residents are considered to be functionally illiterate.
What is Tuscaloosa?
200
The name of the campaign the original 22 graduate student members created to challenge all college students to commit 30 or 60 volunteer hours per semester.
What is the 30/60 campaign?
200
This program was created in 2010 with three college students who taught chess to several 6th graders
What is Every Move Counts?
200
YES or NO: There is enough funding available to meet current needs.
What is NO?
200
This condiment is made from mustard seeds.
What is Mustard?
300
Of 55%, 75%, or 95%, the approximate percentage of small Alabama business owners who reported that many applicants for job openings lack functional literacy.
What is 75%?
300
Name 3 of the 7 tactics used by LITE to spread their message about illiteracy and to recruit volunteers and tutors.
What are (1) Brochures & Fliers, (2) Social media (Facebook or Twitter) (3) Letters, (4) Presentations, (5) PSAs, (6) Website, (7) Information tables in the Ferg?
300
This program frequently pairs with Every Move Counts to host chess tournaments and festivals.
What is Freedom Chess Academy?
300
YES or NO: The literacy council only focuses on just being able to read.
What is NO? (WHY: They focus on all forms of literacy.)
300
How do you know ET was an Auburn fan?
What is "He looks like one"?
400
This president said in his call-to-action: "Today, more than ever, a world-class education is a prerequisite for success."
Who is President (Barack) Obama?
400
Name 2 ways LITE encourages people to help in their efforts to spread awareness about the seriousness of illiteracy.
What are: (1) Becoming a tutor (2) Donating time/money?
400
Enrolling in these classes will get you involved with Every Move Counts.
What are UH 333 & UH 400?
400
YES or NO: An increase in literacy can help a developing economy.
What is YES? (WHY: It increases tax revenue, reduce crime, increase health and make a more qualified workforce.)
400
This crimson & white team won the 2011 BCS National Championship in New Orleans this past January.
What is (Alabama/UA) Crimson Tide?
500
Of 25%, 45%, or 65%, the percentage of children whose parents are illiterate will also become illiterate adults themselves.
What is 65%?
500
Of 2007, 2008, or 2010, the year that LITE teamed up with UA Athletics, specifically the championship football team, to create a PSA about illiteracy and what people can do to help.
What is 2010?
500
The April 27th Tornado destroyed this school, causing it to be 'housed' with Tuscaloosa Magnet School.
What is Alberta Elementary?
500
TRUE or FALSE: Many adults are reluctant to enroll in adult literacy program.
What is TRUE? (WHY: They feel like they cannot learn or are embarrassed to admit they need help.)
500
It's the first verb in the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is Pledge?
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