Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading

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Source: Reading Rockets (Graham & Hebert)
This report synthesizes research showing that writing supports reading development in multiple ways: processing content, understanding text structure, and engaging in metacognitive reflection.
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Bottom line: Writing is not just a product of literacy; it is a driver of comprehension. When students write about what they read, they engage texts more deeply and internalize them in lasting ways.

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