Problem
1) What is your understanding of the importance of integrating the reading and writing processes? Make sure to explain thoroughly and give examples of how you might use the interconnected relationship between the two to grow skills in the thinking and learning process.
2) Beyond reading as a benefit from daily integrated writing, what was most interesting for you to consider about using writing as a tool for thinking, learning, and demonstrating knowledge? Explain why this was so interesting and how you might use this in your work with young children.
3) Using the stages of reading development, how might you implement developmentally appropriate practices to scaffold reading and writing skills for different age groups? Provide details and examples to illustrate your understanding.
4) Give examples with an explanation of how you will use writing activities to:
a) promote literary response and analysis
b) promote reading comprehension
c) to inform phonics instruction