Composing to improve both reading and writing

Composing

How to plan a piece of writing.

The primary aim of this site is to provide opportunities to improve and enjoy reading. One way to significantly improve reading is to write. Writing improves reading. Reading improves writing.

Get started writing with some tips on how to outline a document and write with clarity. Then review different ways of organizing information and using classic document formats. Writing is much easier when you following some simple steps to plan your document first.

Planning and Organizing

• Audience Analysis and Outlining
• Writing Clear and Concise Messages
• Organizing Information (in general)

Some Document Formats/Templates

• Writing a letter using a Standard Letter Format and good Letter Planning,
• Read about the value of writing letters,
• Writing a Photo Essay,
• Writing a News Article,
• Writing a Newsletter,
• Writing a Book Review,
• Writing a Review of Heartfelt Stories,
• Writing a Vignette,
• Writing a Story,
• Writing a site planning document, for Guided Reading Journey
• Writing a Game Proposal,

Now get writing.

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Reading and writing largely depend upon the same skills. ... For instance, the ability to link sounds together to construct words is reinforced when students read and write the same words. Furthermore, writing instruction improves reading comprehension and the teaching of writing skills, such as grammar and spelling lessons[,] reinforce reading skills. Therefore, research suggests that reading and writing need to be taught simultaneously.

The reading and writing connection. Landmark Outreach. (2021, October 18). Retrieved November 16, 2021, from www.landmarkoutreach.org