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THE READING AND WRITING CONNECTION

International Reading Association


Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED571549.pdf

After reading the article, answer these questions.


Except when the question is personal, all your answers
should be based on what is cited in this article.
WRITE AS MUCH AS YOU COGENTLY CAN.

1. What is the definition of reading and writing in this


article?

2. Using your own words, how can you define reading and
writing?

3. Good readers can have problems writing, but it is


reportedly rare to have poor readers who are good
writers (Myklebust, 1973; Stotsky, 1983; Tierney &
Shanahan, 1991). Explain this statement.

4. Prove that there this a connection or correlation


between reading and writing.

5. Why are listening and speaking vital to the


development of reading and writing?

6. How does writing affect the comprehension skill of


learners?

7. Based on the article, what are the issues involved in


the RW instruction to become effective?

8. What does the article claim in terms of preparing


teachers to teach writing?

9. What does the article posit for learners to avail of


the advantages of technology in enhancing reading-
writing connection?

10. Based on the article, why should technology be a


major focus of attention in exploring reading and
writing connection?

11. What is the importance of measurement, tests and


assessment in the reading and writing development of
learners?

12. Why should tests in writing be multidimensional?


13. What examples of skills should be measured in
writing?

14. What are the research gaps cited in this article


that should be further studied to establish the close
connection between reading and writing?

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