Vocabulary mastery, reading comprehension, and writing ability—especially in the context of recount texts—are closely interconnected language skills. Numerous studies have explored these relationships, consistently finding strong correlations among them.
Vocabulary Mastery and Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary mastery is a major factor influencing reading comprehension, particularly in recount texts. Students with a richer vocabulary are better able to understand the main ideas and details of what they read. Research shows a strong positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension in recount texts, with correlation coefficients as high as 0.86, indicating a very strong relationship15.
Knowing at least 90% of the words in a text enables readers to grasp the main ideas and infer the meanings of unfamiliar words, which is essential for effective reading comprehension1.
Students with higher vocabulary mastery consistently achieve better scores in reading comprehension tests on recount texts, confirming that vocabulary knowledge directly supports the ability to understand written material15.
Vocabulary Mastery and Writing Ability (Recount Text)
Vocabulary mastery also significantly affects students’ writing skills, especially in producing recount texts. A strong vocabulary allows students to choose appropriate words, construct coherent sentences, and express their ideas clearly and effectively24.
Studies demonstrate a significant effect of vocabulary mastery on writing ability, with statistical analyses confirming that students with better vocabulary mastery produce higher-quality recount texts24.
Good vocabulary mastery enables students to be more productive and precise in their writing, while limited vocabulary restricts their ability to express thoughts and ideas in written form4.
Reading Comprehension and Writing Ability
There is a positive and strong correlation between reading comprehension and writing ability in recount texts. Students who read extensively and comprehend various text structures become better writers, as they can transfer language structures and vocabulary from reading to their writing3.
Writing practice also reinforces reading comprehension, as it helps students internalize text structures and vocabulary, enabling them to better understand similar texts when reading3.
The interplay between reading and writing is particularly evident in recount texts, where understanding how events are sequenced and described in reading helps students replicate those patterns in their own writing3.
Conclusion
Vocabulary mastery is foundational for both reading comprehension and writing ability in recount texts.
Reading comprehension and writing ability reinforce each other: better readers become better writers, and writing practice improves reading comprehension.
Developing vocabulary should be a primary focus for educators aiming to improve students’ overall language proficiency, particularly in understanding and producing recount texts
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