Name
Wicked Good Writing (SH)
Speakers
Session Type
Workshop
Track
GYTO's School House
Description
What if writing could be the most POPULAR thread that ties learning together across every grade and subject? In this session, we’ll explore how to create a seamless, school-wide approach to writing instruction that empowers every student, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to soar. Whether your team is helping little ones craft their first sentences or guiding older students through essays, you’ll discover how to make writing a popular and powerful tool for thinking and learning.
We’ll cover:
- How to align writing practices K-5 to ensure consistent growth and success
- Wickedly effective strategies to support struggling writers and push high achievers
- Creative ways to weave writing into every subject while keeping it manageable
Get ready to defy the gravity of writing challenges and transform your school into a hub of confident, capable writers. Together, let’s make writing wicked good for every student, in every classroom, every day!
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.