Name
Wicked Good Writing (2nd)
Speakers
Session Type
Workshop
Track
2nd Grade Experience
Description
Are you ready to make writing the most popular part of your day? In this session, we’ll explore wicked good strategies that empower second-grade students to develop strong writing skills while seamlessly fitting into your daily teaching routine. Whether you're teaching science, social studies, or even math, you’ll learn how to implement effective writing structures that elevate student engagement and progress.
We'll cover:
- Proven frameworks to simplify writing instruction
- Strategies that boost confidence and independence in young writers
- Ways to integrate writing into any subject area without losing time or focus
By the end of this session, you’ll have a toolkit of flexible, effective approaches to make writing instruction feel effortless and impactful—no magic wand required! Let’s defy the gravity of writing challenges and help your students soar!
Session Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.5
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
Form and use frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences.
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
Form and use frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences.
Session Research
Graham, S., Bollinger, A., Booth Olson, C., D’Aoust, C., MacArthur, C., McCutchen, D., & Olinghouse, N. (2012). Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers.
Graham, S., & Hebert, M. (2011). Writing to read: A meta-analysis of the impact of writing and writing instruction on reading. Harvard Educational Review, 81(4), 710-744.
Sedita, J. (2019). The Writing Rope: The Strands That Are Woven into Skilled Writing. Keys to Literacy.
Sedita, J. (2022). The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects. Brookes Publishing.
Graham, S., & Hebert, M. (2011). Writing to read: A meta-analysis of the impact of writing and writing instruction on reading. Harvard Educational Review, 81(4), 710-744.
Sedita, J. (2019). The Writing Rope: The Strands That Are Woven into Skilled Writing. Keys to Literacy.
Sedita, J. (2022). The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects. Brookes Publishing.