TEACHING READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This paper examines effective approaches to teaching reading and writing skills in secondary schools. It discusses the importance of integrating receptive (reading) and productive (writing) activities to develop students’ communicative competence. Special attention is given to strategies such as process writing, guided and free writing, extensive and intensive reading, as well as the use of authentic texts.  The conclusion emphasizes that balanced, interactive, and contextualized instruction significantly enhances students’ reading comprehension and writing proficiency in English