Influence of Literacy Strategy Use and Independent Language Skills on Integrated Writing Performance

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Abstract

This study explores the influence mechanism of literacy strategy use and independent language skills (e.g., reading and writing) on integrated writing (IW) performance. 322 Secondary Four students in Hong Kong completed single-text reading, multiple-text reading, independent writing, and IW tasks, along with questionnaires investigating their reading strategy and IW strategy use. Path analyses revealed that multiple-text reading and independent writing had comparable significant impacts on IW, mediating the influence of single-text comprehension. In addition, reading strategy use impacted IW indirectly through independent literacy skills and IW strategy use, while IW strategies exerted a direct influence on IW. These findings highlight the complexity of IW construct and the importance of balanced language skills and strategic instruction to improve IW performance.

Authors

• Yiwen Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Yaping Liu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Wandong XU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Choo Mui Cheong, University of Hong Kong