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Purposes for Reading & Writing. Why do students want to read and write in a foreign/second language? How do students learn to read and write in a foreign/second language? How much influence is there from the L1 and C1 in learning to read/write in the L2?
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Purposes for Reading & Writing • Why do students want to read and write in a foreign/second language? • How do students learn to read and write in a foreign/second language? • How much influence is there from the L1 and C1 in learning to read/write in the L2? • How can we as teachers access and accommodate every learner’s needs?
Purposes for Reading and Writing • As with most language learning and acquisition processes, reading and writing must be accomplished developmentally • Teachers must be purposeful in determining what is to be taught and when and under what circumstances
Purposes for Reading and Writing • In initial foreign/second language instruction students must be aware of writing to read and/or reading to write • Reading and writing are introduced as means of communication • Students must be convinced that both are fun and enjoyable
Purposes for Reading and Writing • Gain knowledge • Entertainment • Leisure