The Writing Rope: A Framework for Evidence-Based Writing Instruction

Presented by Joan Sedita, M.Ed., Founding Partner, Keys to Literacy

Sponsored by Brookes Publishing

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This edWebinar presents an overview of The Writing Rope, a framework for identifying the instructional components needed to develop students’ writing abilities in grades 4-12. The Writing Rope has five writing components represented by strands in a rope that are woven into skilled writing. An overview and instructional suggestions are shared for these components:

• Critical Thinking (generating ideas, gathering information, and following the writing process)
• Syntax (sentence writing)
• Text Structure (paragraph structure, organization for the three types of writing)
• Writing Craft (word choice, literary devices)
• Transcription (spelling and handwriting/keyboarding)

Viewers learn a research-based framework for writing instruction that can guide instructional decisions and critically evaluate their schools’ writing curricula.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.

About the Presenter

Joan Sedita, M.Ed. is the Founder and President of Keys to Literacy, which specializes in providing professional development for literacy across the United States. She worked at the Landmark School for students with learning disabilities from 1975 to 1998. She was the lead trainer in Massachusetts for Reading First and a national LETRS trainer and author. At Keys to Literacy, she develops professional development programs, books, and online courses that focus on reading and writing instruction for all grades. Joan received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and her Master of Education degree in reading from Harvard University.

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