This document discusses the interconnection between reading and writing, highlighting their definitions and processes. It outlines the benefits of both activities, emphasizing how reading improves vocabulary and writing skills while writing offers a means of expression and engagement. The lesson aims to appreciate the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing.

1. The Reading
and Writing
Connection
LESSON 1

2. Objectives:
Explain the connection of reading and writing.
Explain
Define reading and writing.
Define
Appreciate the benefits of reading and writing.
Appreciate

3. Which came first?

4. READING WRITING

5. READING
Defined according to two types
(Lapp and Flood, 1987)
1. A decoding process (breaking
down of written codes)
2. A comprehensive process.

6. Reading
involves
different
processes:
Word Recognition
Comprehension
Fluency
Motivation

7. Why do we read?
• To develop a broad background
• To anticipate and predict
• To create motivation and interest
• To build a good vocabulary
• For pleasure and enjoyment

8. Benefits of reading
1. Exposes readers to accurate spelling and correct forms of
writing
2. Shows readers how to write more complex sentences.
3. Invites readers to be more experimental in their own
writing.
4. Allows readers to hear the thoughts of others.

9. Writing

10. Why do we
write?
• Express
• Describe
• Explore and learn
• Entertain
• Inform
• Explain
• Persuade
• Solve problems

11. Benefits of Writing
1. Allows writers to voice their
thoughts.
2. Provides writers with a vehicle to use
their imaginations.
3. Gives writers a chance to engage in a
conversation with other writers.
4. Aids writers in reading critically of
other works.
5. Motivates writers to engage with the
texts they are reading.

12. How is reading
connected to writing?