Write on Course 20-20 Scope and Sequence

In Teaching the Universe of Discourse, James Moffett advised teachers to progress from personal forms of writing to more reflective and analytical academic forms. Write on Course 20-20 follows this organizational plan, beginning with personal writing, progressing through academic forms, and arriving at research papers. By following this suggested sequence, you help students build their skills and confidence. You can also download a PDF version of this document along with a yearlong timetable.

Overview of the Sequence

Scope and Sequence

The chart below presents a possible sequence of assignments, progressing from personal to academic and cross-curricular forms. Each column represents a grade level (6, 7, 8) or a skill level (beginning, intermediate, advanced).