READING AND WRITING Lesson 1 Reading and Writing Connection TRIALA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TODAY’S LESSON: I. The Connection Between Reading and Writing II. Definition of Reading and Writing III.Reasons for Reading and Writing IV.Benefits of Reading and Writing WHICH CAME FIRST? READING INVOLVES … 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 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 the readers to hear the thoughts of others. WHY DO WE WRITE? • • • • • • • • Express Inform Entertain Describe Solve problems Explain Persuade Explore and learn BENEFITS OF WRITING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Allows writers to voice their thoughts. Provides writers with a vehicle to use their imaginations. Gives writers a chance to engage in a conversation with other writers. Aids writers in reading critically of other works. Motivates writers to engage with the text they are reading.