Write On Course 20-20 - Grades 6 - 8

Description

Write On Course 20-20 is the fully updated edition of the popular Write Source 2000. Written to help 6th-8th grade students become better writers, readers, test takers, and learners, the Write On Course 20-20 Student Handbook progresses from personal to academic and cross-curricular forms of writing. The writing process and forms of writing are taught, as well as proofreading and learning tools, moving from basic to advanced skills. Students using Write On Course 20-20 will use one Student Handbook each year in grades 6-8, with additional material covered at each level. The Write On Course Student Handbook is available in softcover or hardcover. The publisher provides the Digital Teacher Guide at no cost; this valuable resource provides a weekly schedule, activity worksheets and handouts, guidelines for writing assessments, and more. It also aligns lessons from the optional Write On Course SkillsBooks. Write On Course SkillsBooks are available for Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 to provide instruction in punctuation, grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling. The SkillsBooks are correlated to the Write On Course 20-20 Handbook, and the activities advance at each grade level. Sold separately, the grade-level Write On Course 20-20 SkillsBook Teacher Guides contain answers only. We also offer grade-level packages with either a softcover or hardcover Write On Course SkillsBook, Student Handbook, and Teacher Guide: Grade 6 Softcover Package and Hardcover Package; Grade 7 Softcover Package and Hardcover Package; Grade 8 Softcover Package and Hardcover Package

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.