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Writing’s Role in Literacy: A Conversation With Joan Sedita
March 4, 2025
Webinar guide
Give writing a stronger role in literacy instruction
Explore Joan Sedita's perspective on why writing
matters for literacy development and how educators
can provide more frequent, purposeful writing
opportunities across grades and subjects.
Session takeaways
1
Why is writing important for literacy development?
Hear how writing helps students organize ideas,
communicate their understanding, and strengthen
literacy skills.
2
How can schools create more opportunities to write?
Explore why students benefit from frequent,
structured writing practice across grade levels
and content areas.
3
How can writing strengthen student voice and engagement?
Learn how purposeful writing tasks, opportunities
to reach an authentic audience, and feedback
can make writing more meaningful for students.
Writing’s Role in Literacy: A Conversation With Joan Sedita
March 4, 2025
Webinar guide
Give writing a stronger role in literacy instruction
Explore Joan Sedita's perspective on why writing
matters for literacy development and how educators
can provide more frequent, purposeful writing
opportunities across grades and subjects.
Session takeaways
1
Why is writing important for literacy development?
Hear how writing helps students organize ideas,
communicate their understanding, and strengthen
literacy skills.
2
How can schools create more opportunities to write?
Explore why students benefit from frequent,
structured writing practice across grade levels
and content areas.
3
How can writing strengthen student voice and engagement?
Learn how purposeful writing tasks, opportunities
to reach an authentic audience, and feedback
can make writing more meaningful for students.
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