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Bridge the Gap Between Daily Writing and Performance Task Success
This session explores how districts can better prepare students for Smarter Balanced ELA performance tasks by embedding writing practice into everyday instruction. Our presenters highlight how structured writing opportunities support skill development without overreliance on traditional test prep, connecting daily lessons to assessment readiness.
What You’ll Learn
- How to align writing instruction with Smarter Balanced expectations.
- Ways formative writing practice improves performance task readiness.
- Strategies to support evidence-based writing.
Key Themes Discussed
- Authentic writing practice as a tool for learning.
- Assessment-aligned instruction across disciplines.
- Strengthening literacy through formative feedback loops.
Who Should Watch This Webinar?
This webinar is designed for district administrators, curriculum and assessment leaders, and ELA instructional leadership teams preparing for rigorous assessments.
Meet the Speakers
Dan Cogan-Drew, Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela
Arianna Ranahosseini, Curricular Solutions Architect, Newsela
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