Reading and

Writing Skills

Ma’am Diana
Reading
 Reading (Lapp and Flood, 1978)

1. A decoding process
(breaking down of written
codes)

2. A comprehension process

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 Processes of Reading
M
Word Recognition O
T
I
V
Comprehension A
T
I
Fluency O
N

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Reasons for
Reading
 Why do we read?
1. To develop a broad
background

2. To anticipate and
predict
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 Why do we read?
3. To create motivation
and interest

4. To build a good
vocabulary
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 Why do we read?
5. For pleasure and
enjoyment

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Benefits of
Reading
 Benefits of Reading

1. Exposes readers to
accurate spelling and
correct form of
writing
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 Benefits of Reading

2. Shows readers how

to write more
complex sentences

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 Benefits of Reading

3. Invites readers to
be more
experimental in their
own writing
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 Benefits of Reading

4. Allows readers to
hear the thoughts of
others

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Writing
 Writing

A method of
representing
language in visual or
tactile form
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 Writing

A system of
graphic symbols that
can be used to
convey meaning
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Reasons for
Writing
 Why do we write?
express describe
inform persuade
entertain explain
solve problems
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Benefits of
Writing
 Benefits of Writing

1. Allows writers
to voice their
thoughts
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 Benefits of Writing

2. Provides writers
with a vehicle to use
their imaginations

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 Benefits of Writing

3. Gives writers a
chance to engage in a
conversation with
other writers
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 Benefits of Writing

4. Aids writers in
reading critically
of other works
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 Benefits of Writing

5. Motivates writers
to engage with the
texts they are
reading
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 Reading is like
breathing in, writing
is like breathing out…
- Pam Allyn