Nov 06, 2026 — Digital Edition
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Writing And Reading Connection

Reading and writing are interconnected, and teaching them together can transform students? approach to both! The Link Between Reading and Writing

With all the focus on reading instruction, writing instruction is getting pushed aside. But doing this is a huge mistake. Find out how reading and writing are so connected, and why it would be wise to step up our writing instruction!

the words reading brain and gear are shown in black letters on a bright yellow background
the words reading brain and gear are shown in black letters on a bright yellow background

How Are Writing And Reading Connected

Have you considered using the connections between the science of reading and teaching writing to power up your students' literacy skills? Research backs it up! Grab a free systematic writing checklist to use in this blog post.

The reciprocal relationship between reading and writing and tips for building cross print connections in K-1.

The Reading and Writing Connection
The Reading and Writing Connection
Importance of the Reading-Writing Connection
Importance of the Reading-Writing Connection

Reading Writing Connection

Text To Text Connections Worksheet

Connections With Writing Strategies and the Science of Reading
Connections With Writing Strategies and the Science of Reading
How reading and writing are linked - tips for building cross-print connections
How reading and writing are linked - tips for building cross-print connections

Books create a meeting place between reader and writer, where imagination and meaning connect. A meaningful reading quote that captures the intimacy of storytelling. From Joyvity™ — explore inspiring book quotes, book aesthetics, and soulful words for every reader.

Making Connections To Reading

Engage students with this comprehensive set of graphic organizers designed to support making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections. Suitable for guided reading and read-aloud sessions, these activities include sentence stems, anchor charts, and worksheets. Perfect for classroom use and compatible with various teaching tools. #readingstrategies #elementaryeducation #graphicorganizers

How the hell do I teach poetry?!

a poster with the words making connections in purple and white, on top of it
a poster with the words making connections in purple and white, on top of it
the worksheet for making connections is shown in this graphic file, which shows how to
the worksheet for making connections is shown in this graphic file, which shows how to
Text To Text Connections Worksheet
Text To Text Connections Worksheet
Meaningful Book Quote — Reader and Writer Connection
Meaningful Book Quote — Reader and Writer Connection
the text connections worksheet for students to use in their writing skills and practice
the text connections worksheet for students to use in their writing skills and practice
Making Connections Graphic Organizer Bundle for Grades 1-5
Making Connections Graphic Organizer Bundle for Grades 1-5
Take a Poetry Break!
Take a Poetry Break!
people sitting in front of a projection screen with words written on it and one person standing at the front of the room
people sitting in front of a projection screen with words written on it and one person standing at the front of the room
Essential Guide to Making Connections to Reading
Essential Guide to Making Connections to Reading
Teaching Students the Making Connections Reading Strategy - Raise the Bar Reading
Teaching Students the Making Connections Reading Strategy - Raise the Bar Reading

Reading and writing go hand-in-hand

Teaching Students to Make Connections - Raise the Bar Reading