In our Forte level, students practice advanced sentence structures and select high-quality words to make their writing more precise and engaging. Through the use of synonyms and targeted vocabulary study, students learn to craft sentences that serve the reader, ensuring their writing is both clear and compelling. Throughout the course, students will select focused facts from source texts that vary in topic and are relevant to their interests, ensuring that each lesson is engaging and purposeful.

A key component of the Forte program is the “think before you write” strategy. By developing these important reading and writing habits, students not only build a stronger vocabulary, but also improve their ability to analyze, summarize, and write thoughtfully. Each week, students practice new writing techniques that reinforce the importance of planning, revising, and thinking critically before beginning any written assignment.

Forte Course Modules:

• Module 1: Outline of Focused Facts
• Module 2: OFF Rewrites
• Module 3: Story Outline
• Module 4: Summarizing a Source Text
• Module 5: Writing from Pictures
• Module 6: Summarizing Multiple Source Texts
• Module 7: Informal Essays
• Module 8: Formal Essays
  

By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to tackle both informal and formal essays, while also strengthening their ability to summarize and analyze texts. Each module builds on the next, helping students develop writing skills that will serve them well not only in future writing assignments but in all areas of academic learning.

If your child is in fourth grade and ready to deepen their writing skills, Forte is the ideal course to foster their development. With engaging lessons, personalized instruction, and plenty of opportunities to practice and refine their writing, students leave Forte with a solid foundation for future success in writing and beyond.