Reading and writing connection

Purpose: To provide an overview of a text about academic reading and writing taken from Unit 1 of EAP (English for Academic Purposes) class.
Thesis: Reading academic texts helps in the process of learning to write academically.
Audience: EAP teachers and students

I. Study of vocabulary in academic writing and reading
1. Carter (1987)
A. More advanced than the core words
2. Sinclair and Renouf (1988)
A. Core vocabulary -common word forms - central pattern of usage, possible combinations in collocation
3. Martin (1976)
A. Research-process vocabulary
B. Vocabulary of analysis
C. Vocabulary of evaluation
4. Nuttall (1996)
A. Schemata
II. Reading of academic texts
1. Motivation of meaningful writing
2. Opportunity for language acquisition and language study.
A. Analysis of vocabulary and grammar
B. Analysis of construction of sentences, paragraphs and texts
3. Introduction of interesting and engaging texts
A. Stimulation of discussion
B. Provocation of imaginative and creative responses
C. Challenge of students' cognitive capacities
D. Construction of general knowledge
4. Encouragement of advanced literacy
5. Development of reading capacities

References

Pintos V. (2009) Reading and writing connections in advanced literacy. (p 6-10)