Largo Course Overview

The Largo course is designed to help students develop strong writing skills by focusing on outlining, note-taking, and sentence structure. Through structured lessons, students will engage with a variety of nonfiction and fiction source texts, allowing them to practice key writing techniques while expanding their vocabulary and grammar proficiency. Weekly exercises will reinforce these skills, ensuring students gain confidence in their ability to construct well-organized and stylistically strong sentences.

By consistently practicing outlining and note-taking, students will enhance their comprehension and critical thinking skills, which are essential for effective writing. Each lesson builds upon previous concepts, guiding students through progressively more complex writing tasks while reinforcing the foundational principles of structure and style.

A Structured, Progressive Curriculum

The Largo course consists of eight modules, each carefully designed to help students strengthen their writing skills step by step. As they progress through the course, they will refine their outlining techniques, practice summarization, and learn to structure their writing more effectively. Each module consists of four lessons, allowing students to absorb new concepts at a steady and manageable pace.

Module 1: Outline of Focused Facts
Students will begin by learning how to extract key details from a source text and structure them into an Outline of Focused Facts (OFF). This method helps them organize their thoughts before writing.

Module 2: OFF Rewrites
Building on the first module, students will practice rewriting their outlines into clear and coherent sentences, reinforcing their understanding of sentence structure and fluency.

Module 3: Story Outline
Students will shift from nonfiction to storytelling by learning how to outline narrative structures. This module introduces them to the essential components of storytelling, helping them organize their ideas for creative writing.

Module 4: Summarizing a Source Text
This module teaches students how to identify the main points of a text and condense the information into a well-structured summary, improving comprehension and writing clarity.

Module 5: Writing from Pictures
Encouraging creativity, this module challenges students to create structured narratives based on visual prompts, helping them develop descriptive and analytical writing skills.

Module 6: Summarizing Multiple Source Texts
Expanding on their summarization skills, students will learn how to synthesize information from multiple sources, an essential skill for research-based writing.

Module 7: Introduction to Informal Essays
Students will begin applying their outlining and summarization techniques to essay writing, learning how to structure an informal essay effectively.

Module 8: Finalizing an Informal Essay
In the final module, students will refine their informal essays, focusing on clarity, organization, and style to produce a polished piece of writing.

Why Choose Largo?

The Largo course provides a structured and supportive learning experience, guiding students through essential writing techniques while helping them develop confidence in their abilities. Each lesson is delivered online via Microsoft Teams, ensuring accessibility and interactive engagement. Students receive personalized feedback tailored to their progress, allowing them to refine their writing skills effectively.

With a focus on outlining, summarization, and structured writing, Largo helps students build a strong foundation for future academic success. By incorporating grammar and vocabulary practice into each lesson, students not only enhance their writing but also strengthen their overall language proficiency.

We are excited to support your child’s writing journey with the Largo course at Writing Symphony. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to helping your child develop confidence and skill in writing!