2025-07-032025-07-032021https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/1016This research aims to reflect whether reading and writing are achievements for all or for some. The investigative methodology adopted was bibliographic research (GIL, 2002), once it allows us to revisit the existing literature on the topic investigated to make comparisons, as well as new researchers produce knowledge. In order to reach the outlined objective, we consider the theoretical contributions of Soares (2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2017), Cagliari (1995, 1998), Morais (1996, 2004, 2005, 2012), Freire (1999), among others researchers. Concerning the discussion on the right to education, we analyze the National Pact for Literacy in the Right Age – PNAIC (BRASIL, 2013) and the National Curricular Parameters for the teaching of Portuguese Language - PCNs (BRASIL, 1996) at basic education level, which discuss reading and writing as a right for everyone. In addition, we investigate the Law on Brazilian Education Guidelines and Bases – LDB (BRASIL, 1996), the Brazilian Child and Adolescent Statute – ECA (BRASIL, 1990), the National Education Plan 2014 2024 – PNE and the Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil (BRASIL, 1988). In relation to the inclusion of pedagogical practices aimed at developing literacy in basic education, we consulted the documents of the Centre for Literacy, Reading and Writing (CEALE) from the University of Minas Gerais and the National Common Curriculum Base – BNCC (2017). This research concluded that despite the improvement in literacy practices in recent decades, there is still progress to be made to ensure the effective teaching of literacy for all citizens.ptAlfabetizaçãoLeituraEscrita.Trabalho de Conclusão de CursoLINGUISTICA, LETRAS E ARTES