Why is it difficult to teach reading and writing as separate subjects for young children?

Question

A. As children begin to read and write, those processes are so interrelated that it is impossible to separate them.
B. Word identification is most closely associated with reading, so reading should not be combined with writing.
C. Word identification s most closely associated with writing, so writing should not be combined with reading.
D. Reading and writing should be taught together even though children can become confused.

Answer 1

A/Explanation
A. For young children, the processes of reading and writing are interrelated.
B. Although many people make this assumption, word identification is often taught best in both reading and writing settings.
C. Although some people make this assumption, word identification is often taught best in both reading and writing settings.
D. Ideally, reading and writing instruction should be combined, but this doesn't explain why.