The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects

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The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects

By Joan Sedita, M.Ed. (Author) · Foreword by Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.

1st Edition Published 2022 248 Pages English Grades 4–8

The Writing Rope is a practical, research-informed framework that helps teachers plan and deliver explicit, comprehensive writing instruction across all subjects. Instead of treating writing as one skill, it shows how strong writing develops through multiple connected components that must be taught clearly and systematically.

Built around five “fundamentals” of a complete writing curriculum—critical thinking, syntax, text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting)— this book gives educators clear guidance, classroom-ready strategies, and downloadable resources to support students in grades 4–8 as they learn to write and write to learn in every content area.

What you’ll get from this book

• A clear framework for planning evidence-based writing instruction across subjects
• Practical strategies for each stage of the writing process
• Sentence-level instruction support (syntax and syntactic awareness)
• Guidance for teaching paragraph writing and structuring different text types
• Tools to help students use writing to strengthen learning in content areas
• 40+ reproducible resources, templates, and classroom materials

Who this book is for

• Teachers and literacy leaders working with Grades 4–8
• Schools applying structured, explicit literacy instruction approaches
• Educators seeking practical professional development for writing instruction
• Anyone designing writing assignments across academic content areas

Book details

A classroom-ready framework for explicit writing instruction—designed to help students become confident, capable writers across all subjects.