This paper presents a matrix that represents the scope and sequence of the written communication portion of the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum language arts component. It lists 50 key skills in written communication (such as uses dictionaries, locates information using reference sources, uses various sources for information, develops a simple outline from a short selection, uses appropriate research processes, analyzes information to determine relevance to topic, and develops strategies for taking tests) and indicates at which grade levels (K-12) these skills should be present. (RS)