Bridging the Literacy Gap – How Writing Connects to the Science of Reading
February 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
But what about writing? Speaking and Listening? In this session, we will explore how writing and the other literacy skills play a crucial role within the framework of the Science of Reading, enhancing literacy development for all learners. Participants will learn how writing not only reinforces phonemic awareness and decoding skills but also fosters vocabulary growth, comprehension, and critical thinking. Through practical strategies, we will discuss how writing activities-such as dictation, sentence construction, and written expression-support the brain’s natural process of reading acquisition. Attendees will gain insights into how structured writing practices align with evidence-based reading instruction and promote deeper engagement with texts. This session is perfect for educators seeking to integrate writing seamlessly into their literacy instruction for a comprehensive, research-backed approach to developing proficient readers and writers.