Utilizing the Writing Rope on the Journey to Proficiency

Literacy Matters Empowered Conversations - Season 4 Episode 6

In this episode of Literacy Matters Empowered Conversations, Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift interviews Joan Sedita, creator of the Writing Rope framework. They explore the components of effective writing instruction, the connection between reading and writing, and strategies for supporting students. Joan Sedita emphasizes explicit instruction, integrating writing into reading lessons, and fostering a community of writers. The conversation offers practical insights for educators and families to nurture confident, proficient writers.

About our guest: Joan is an experienced educator, serving in the roles of teacher, school administrator, teacher trainer, and literacy consultant since 1975. She has provided literacy professional development to thousands of educators and related professionals at schools, colleges, clinics, and professional conferences. Joan received her Masters in Reading Education from Harvard University in 1980, and her B.A. from Boston College in 1975.

Joan is the founder and CEO of Keys to Literacy where she develops literacy professional development programs, mentors the Keys to Literacy staff and national literacy trainers/consultants, presents at literacy conferences, and consults with state departments of education and districts throughout the country. Among numerous publications, she is the creator of The Writing Rope framework for writing instruction, and the lead author of the Keys to Literacy professional development materials, online courses, and many books.

About our host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement award. In 2017, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award.

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