Reading and Writing

• Reading (According to Lapp and Flood, 1978)

  1. A decoding process (breaking down of written codes)
  2. A comprehension process
• Motivation

  • Word Recognition
  • Comprehension
  • Fluency
• Why do we read?

  1. To develop a broad background
  2. To create motivation and interest
  3. To build a good vocabulary
  4. For pleasure and enjoyment
• 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
• Writing

  1. A method of representing language in visual form
  2. A system of graphic symbols that can be used to convey meaning
• Why do we write?

  1. Express
  2. Inform
  3. Entertain
  4. Explain
  5. Solve Problems
  6. Explore & Learn
  7. Describe
• 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 text they are reading