The Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing outlines text-based and evidence-based writing as communication tasks in which students should engage. Effective Communicator: Oral Language to Written Expression, K-12 on the Leveraging the Reading and Writing Connection webpage introduces a collection of quick guides to support teachers to use coherent language and instructional support to integrate strong reading and writing instruction. Deepen understanding in how foundational oral language skills, including vocabulary and grammatical knowledge, are essential for the processes of reading comprehension and written expression. Connect evidence-based instructional practices with high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) in: