Andante Course Overview

Our Andante level is designed for seventh-grade students who are ready to take their academic writing to the next level. This course blends structured writing instruction with critical thinking, grammar support, and practical writing strategies that prepare students for the rigorous demands of high school writing.

Through live virtual lessons, students gain experience writing in a variety of formats, including expository essays, personal narratives, and literary responses. Each lesson includes direct instruction, vocabulary and grammar integration, and guided practice using our proven methodology.

Developing Academic Writing Through Structure and Strategy

In Andante, students begin by learning how to extract key ideas from a source and organize their thoughts using the Outline of Focused Facts (OFF). This foundation supports every piece of writing they complete throughout the course, from summaries to structured five-paragraph essays.

Students continue developing critical thinking skills by learning how to construct thesis statements, organize supporting details, and apply transitions and stylistic techniques to improve clarity and flow. Weekly grammar and vocabulary instruction reinforces the technical side of writing, while frequent feedback encourages students to revise and improve their work.

Essay Writing, Narratives, and Literary Analysis

Throughout the course, students write three major essays: a five-paragraph academic essay, a personal narrative, and a literary response. Each writing unit is broken into manageable steps, including brainstorming, planning, drafting, and revision. This gives students the tools they need to write with confidence and independence.

By the end of the program, Andante students will have practiced several forms of academic writing, learned how to support ideas with textual evidence, and gained strategies for writing with purpose, structure, and style.

Andante Course Modules

Module 1: Constructing a Basic and Summary OFF
Module 2: Constructing an Orchestrated Outline
Module 3: Constructing a Thesis Statement and a Work Cited Page for an Essay
Module 4: Writing well-structured paragraphs for a five-paragraph essay
Module 5: Beginning a Personal Narrative Essay
Module 6: Completing the Personal Narrative Essay with an effective introduction and conclusion
Module 7: Beginning a Literary Narrative based on a selected source
Module 8: Completing the Literary Narrative with polished introductory and concluding paragraphs

Each module builds on the one before it. Students consistently reinforce what they have learned while taking on new challenges. With teacher support and personalized feedback, they gain confidence in their writing and prepare for high school success.

Why Choose Andante?

Andante is the ideal course for students who are ready to move beyond basic writing and apply academic techniques at a higher level. Whether your student is preparing for high school or looking to strengthen core writing habits, Andante provides the structure, support, and challenge they need.

With engaging lessons, proven tools, and personalized guidance, students in Andante develop the confidence and skills to express themselves clearly and effectively.