The Writing Rope Framework for Writing Instruction

Joan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy, a literacy professional development organization based in Massachusetts. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 40 years as a teacher, administrator, and teacher trainer. She has authored multiple literacy professional development programs, including The Key Comprehension Routine, The Key Vocabulary Routine, Keys to Beginning Reading, Keys to Content Writing, and Keys to Early Writing. Joan is also the creator of The Writing Rope framework for writing instruction. Beginning in 1975, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. Joan was one of the three lead trainers in Massachusetts for the Reading First Program and was a LETRS author and trainer. Joan received her M.Ed. in Reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College.