Van Sluys- Literacy Invitations

This article really explains what a literacy invitation is. It took me a while to understand what exactly a literacy invitation entails but as I read on and through our discussions in class I came to the conclusion that it can be any literary activity that expands students minds by having them create something on their own. My favorite quote from this article comes from page 10, "invitations are not about seeking right answers or rushing to be done; rather, invitations are experiences in which learners, working together, reach new insights that lead them to take action." I really like this because I am a strong believer that if a student is rushing to get anything done then they are really not learning much about it. Assignments are not just meant to keep students busy but to engage students' minds in a certain topic. Our job as teachers is to teach students vital information for their lives. I know that not everything is going to be fun for students but I believe it is important to make as many assignments as possible enjoyable.