Introduction

In the study of language, discourse means an extended expression of thoughts on a

subject. This means that written text can be used as an extension of shared expressions,
thoughts, and experiences of individuals. Francis Bacon stated "writing makes an exact man." It
is true that writing can make a difference in the lives of people.
Therefore, you should use every opportunity to practice
communicating your ideas, opinions, and feelings. You must
be equipped on the practical side of writing to prepare you
later on for professional writing. Right thing is a complex skill
which demands practice. Hence, you must have an uncle
opportunity to practice inside the classroom and apply this in
your daily life.
Sometimes, attacks cannot easily understood by a
readers because of the presence of figurative language, affixes, compound words, Jargons and
the like. Therefore, you must provide context clues to make your message clear the readers. A
writer must be critical and creative enough the presentation of his discourse in the text. In
Practical terms, you will learn better if you have knowledge of context clues and affixes
embedded in the text.

Let’s Learn
How well did you understand the importance of reading and writing in your daily life?