Science of Writing: Writing in the Middle and Senior Classes

The Science of Reading is a large, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading, which has been conducted over the past five decades. Using this research, we can learn how proficient reading and writing develops, why some students struggle, and how we can provide the most effective instruction to support all learners. In this series we will explore what effective research-based instruction looks like in the middle and senior classes.

In our third session we will explore what research tells us about effective writing instruction. Through exploration of The Writing Rope, we will consider how writing can be developed across all curricular areas. Practical guidance will be given to meaningfully integrate writing into reading lessons.