1. Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing Book 2, Third Edition
Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer, John Van Rys, and Pat Sebranek, Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 2, 3rd Edition. © 2019 Cengage Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

2. Chapter 1 The Reading-Writing Connection
Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer, John Van Rys, and Pat Sebranek, Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 2, Third Edition. ©2019 Cengage Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

3. Chapter 1 Outline This chapter addresses:
1.1 Reading and Writing to Learn
1.2 Writing to Share Learning
1.3 Understanding Reading and Writing Assignments
1.4 Using the Traits for Reading and Writing
1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing

4. 1.1 Reading and Writing to Learn (1 of 2)
By focusing on reading material, you make contact with the ideas and concepts developing on the page.
By putting fingers to the keyboard (or pen to paper), you automatically make contact with your own ideas.
Approaching reading and writing
Taking class notes

5. 1.1 Reading and Writing to Learn (2 of 2)
Effective academic reading
Find a quiet place, and gather your materials.
Divide the assignment into parts.
Approach your reading as a process.
Use proven reading strategies.
Identify the features of the reading.
Know what to look for.
Summarize what you have learned.
Note questions about the text.
Review the reading and your notes.

6. 1.2 Writing to Share Learning
Understanding the Learning Connection
Reviewing the Range of Writing

7. Effective Academic Writing
Find a quiet place to work.
Gather your materials.
Identify the features of the assignment.
Understand the dynamics of the assignment.
Approach your writing as a process.
Write from a position of strength.
Keep time on your side.
Know the basics of writing.
Collaborate.
Learn from every writing experience.

8. Understanding Reading and Writing Assignments
The STRAP strategy
SUBJECT: the person, idea, event, or object being discussed or described.
TYPE: the form of a reading selection or piece of writing. Some academic types of writing include essays, reports, summaries, and narratives.
ROLE: what position the writer assumes, such as expert or student.
AUDIENCE: the intended readership for the printed matter that you read or write yourself.
PURPOSE: the specific reason for the reading or writing. Primary purposes are usually to inform, persuade, or share (entertain).

9. 1.4 Using the Traits for Reading and Writing
When you read, identify . . .
When you write, develop . . .
Ideas
the topic
the thesis (main idea)
the key supporting details
thesis or focus
your thoughts on the topic
effective supporting details
Organization
beginning, middle, and end
organization of details
logical presentation of details
Voice
level of writer’s interest and knowledge
interesting, honest, and knowledgeable voice
Word Choice
quality of words (interesting and clear)
specific, clear, appropriate words
Sentence Fluency
effectiveness of sentences (flow and clarity)
smooth, clear, accurate sentences
Conventions
to what degree writing follows conventions
writing that follows rules for grammar, usage, and mechanics

10. 1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing (1 of 5)
Graphic organizers help you map out your thinking for reading and writing assignments.
Choose the one that works best for you and your assignment.
Time line
Process diagram
Line diagram
Venn diagram
Cause-effect organizer
Problem-solution web
Evaluation chart
Cluster

11. 1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing (2 of 5)

12. 1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing (3 of 5)

13. 1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing (4 of 5)

14. 1.5 Using Graphic Organizers for Reading and Writing (5 of 5)