1. Course Structure Overview
ENGL 131:
Course Structure Overview

2. Sequencing: The Three Sequences
Sequence 1 (four weeks)
Three Short Assignments (SAs)
One Major Paper (MP)
Sequence 2 (four weeks)
Two to three SAs
One MP
Sequence 3: The Portfolio (two weeks)
Three to five “showcase pieces”
Critical reflections

3. Scaffolding: Building Processes of Inquiry
Why scaffold?
Gives students a goal (the MP)
Creates opportunities to practice the outcome skills along the way
Focuses on the “zone of proximal development” - that sweet spot where learning happens
How do I scaffold?
Short assignments
Homework
Lesson plans
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