This article is about the city in Anoka County. For the unincorporated community named St. Francis in Stearns County, see St. Francis, Stearns County, Minnesota. St. Francis is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,218 at the 2010 census. Minnesota State Highway 47 serves as a main route in the city.
Vocabulary is one of the most important literacy skills. Being able to read involves knowing thousands of words, and without this knowledge, following a story, whether it is fiction or nonfiction, is impossible.
Critically important in tackling health inequalities that require targeted approaches. Coulter (2008) Fundamental literacy refers to the ability to read, write, speak, and work with numbers. Scientific literacy refers to the skills and abilities to understand and use science and technology. Civil literacy refers to skills and abilities that enable citizens to recognise public issues and participate in civil society.