Reading and Writing Connection

In the relationship between Reading and Writing, the reader attempts to _________ text, and the writer tries to _________ text.

• summarize, extend

• create, develop

• analyze, deconstruct

• understand, construct

True or false? Good readers are usually good writers.

• True

• False

Reading and writing both create a text world that constructs meaning, which results in (a)   .

Reading, which leads to writing, means that the reader must construct their own (a)   of what they have read.

According to the slide presentation, which 3 of the following are qualities of good writing?

• drafting

• organization

• mechanics

• penmanship

• mechanics

What is one prewriting strategy?

(a)  

Why is it important to think of your audience?

• formal v. informal

• word choice

• kinds of details

• all of the above

Name one example from the slide of a writing purpose. (Write in all CAPITALS)

(a)  

During the drafting process, style determines ____________.

• how the details are arranged so they make sense.

• the point the writing supports.

• whether the paper is written formally or informally.

True or false? You have to get through all stages of the Writing Process.

• True

• False