Points of convergence between reading and writing

Abstract

Apart from an active and cooperative behavior, the proficient reading as a procedural-activity demands a number of specific abilities from the reader. The attitude the reader assumes during the reading process results, among other factors, from the objective of the reading activity. It is the objective that determines the relevance of the different elements presented in the text. Therefore, in this process of (re)construction of the meaning, there are some converging elements from reading and writing processes that should be identified by the reader so that, in a further stage, they will function as a resource to reach a better proficiency in the process of writing texts.