© 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 – The Reading-Writing Connection © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

© 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Opening Activity Reading and writing are two important forms of communication that share a special connection. Reflect on that, and then discuss the following questions: In what ways are reading and writing connected? What are some tasks you might have in college, work, or life that would require both reading and writing? © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

© 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Learning Outcomes By the time you finish reading and studying this chapter, you should be able to: LO1 Read and write to learn. LO2 Understand reading and writing assignments. LO3 Use the traits for reading and writing. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Reading and Writing to Learn When approaching reading and writing assignments, you must first establish the proper attitude by following this advice: Approach each reading assignment as an opportunity to learn. Use writing-to-learn activities to help you understand your reading. With each writing assignment, explore and develop your thoughts about the subjects you are studying. Engage in class discussions about your reading and writing. Ask for help whenever you have questions about your work. Set high standards for yourself. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Reading and Writing to Learn You can also keep a class notebook using the following writing-to-learn strategies: Strategy Description Note Taking Helps you keep track of the ideas you are learning Listing Freely list ideas as a quick review or progress check Status Check Explore thoughts during reading to check understanding of material 5 W and H Questions Ask and answer who, what, when, where, why, and how Summarizing Explain main points in your own words Forming Personal Responses Explore your thoughts about new ideas to clarify thinking © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Understanding Reading and Writing Assignments Using the STRAP strategy will help you better understand reading and writing assignments. © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Using the Traits for Reading and Writing The key elements of written language help you to understand reading and develop your own writing. the foundation that texts are built upon Ideas a sensible pattern of organization that the reading follows Organization author’s tone or attitude towards the topic Voice specific terminology used Word Choice sentences that flow smoothly and communicate clearly Sentence Fluency rules for grammar, usage, and mechanics Conventions © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Using the Traits for Reading and Writing When you read, identify… When you write, develop… Ideas topic main idea or focus supporting details thoughts about the topic effective supporting details Organization beginning, middle, and end organization of details to support main idea appropriate arrangement of details Voice formal or informal voice if it holds your interest voice appropriate for assignment confident and enthusiastic approach © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Using the Traits for Reading and Writing When you read, identify… When you write, develop… Word Choice types of words used quality, clarity, and interest of words clear, specific, and fitting words words that demonstrate understanding Sentence Fluency effectiveness, clarity, and flow of sentences sentences that accurately present ideas and are easy to read Conventions accuracy and clarity of writing paragraphs and essays that follow language conventions © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

© 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Closing Activity Use the STRAP strategy to identify the main parts of these reading and writing assignments. Read the “Brain and Behavior” chapter in your psychology textbook. This chapter explains how the nervous system works. Subject: Type: Role: Audience: Purpose: Write a paragraph illustrating one major problem in public schools today to an audience of school administrators. Subject: Type: Role: Audience: Purpose: © 2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.