Enhancing Students Writing Skill through Reading

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate how effective reading can enhance writing skill. Most of secondary students are weak in writing; this is because the students are not exposed to authentic materials to read. Reading expands student’s vocabulary and provides them with useful expressions which they can use in writing. The study employed the descriptive analytical method .Secondary school teachers from Dongola Locality were the population to collect the data through questionnaire. The findings of the study stated that reading can lead to great improvement of students writing skill. Reading expands learner’s vocabulary and improves their grammatical structure. Moreover reading helps learners develop their writing experience by inspiring them. The study recommended that, enough time should be given to the reading skill. Authentic reading materials should be included in the syllabuses. Teachers should apply new strategies for teaching reading.