There is a strong connection between reading and writing. The better you become with one, the better you become with the other, and there’s no shortage of research affirming this connection.
According to the Children’s Literacy Initiative, “When children read a lot, they become better writers. Each reading experience represents another encounter with writing, which builds knowledge of writing and helps children to understand what good writing looks like and sounds like.”
Reading can help develop critical thinking skills, expand our vocabulary, increase our grasp of basic grammatical concepts, inspire new ideas, and expose us to a variety of writing styles. Additionally, reading a diverse range of genres and authors can also help writers find and hone their own voice.
When readers actively engage with different styles of writing, they can collect ideas of how authors are using dialogue, structure, or character development. As a result, readers are more capable of applying this knowledge to their own writing when it’s time to confront the page.
Thanks to the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary, 5th-8th grade students have an incredible opportunity to flex their reading and writing skills as they participate in a free Writing Workshop on Saturday, February 1 with Jonathan Rand, author of American Chillers.
Johnathan Rand began his writing career in 1983 at WQON radio in Grayling, Michigan. A few years later, he transitioned to fiction with self-published works like St. Helena and Ferocity. Since releasing the Michigan Chillers in the spring of 2000, he’s traveled to over 2,200 schools and libraries across the US and Canada, speaking to students of all ages and presenting a creative and inspiring message regarding the benefits of reading and writing.
During Johnathan Rand’s two-hour Writing Workshop, participants will be invited to write their own stories and discover expert tips and tricks for storytelling. Students will choose from two sessions, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm, on Saturday, February 1 at the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library.
Space is limited, and students will be added on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t hesitate to contact the Wickson Library to reserve your spot today. All your child needs to bring for the session is paper to write on, an open mind, and a writing utensil. This workshop is a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop the reading and writing connection, have some fun, and create something new. We hope to see you there!
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