Investigating the Effects of Reading Ability on English Paragraph Writing among Sudan University Students

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effects of reading ability on paragraph writing among Sudan University Students. In this study the descriptive, analytical method has been used. To collect data the researcher used the test as an instrument. This study concluded that reading ability has effects on paragraph writing skills. The most important results of this study are: Reading ability has positive effects on the students writing performance; also the students are encountered by many difficulties in writing well developed paragraphs without reading. The researchers concludes that teachers should be well trained and have abilities to teach writing skill, teaching writing skill should be through using pictures to facilitate writing in a good way. Finally, the researcher concludes that, reading skill can help students in develop writing skill. It is therefore writing should be taught in connection with reading it should be taken in account.