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

  • Why is writing important for literacy development? Hear how writing helps students organize ideas, communicate their understanding, and strengthen literacy skills.
  • How can schools create more opportunities to write? Explore why students benefit from frequent, structured writing practice across grade levels and content areas.
  • 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.

Meet the speakers

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

  • Why is writing important for literacy development? Hear how writing helps students organize ideas, communicate their understanding, and strengthen literacy skills.
  • How can schools create more opportunities to write? Explore why students benefit from frequent, structured writing practice across grade levels and content areas.
  • 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.

Meet the speakers

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