High School: Advanced Grammar: Comma Splices, Clauses, Misplaced Modifiers, More

🌟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞—𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Still second-guessing your commas? Unsure if it’s “who” or “whom”? This advanced grammar class tackles the rules that trip writers up the most—without the fluff. From run-on sentences and misplaced modifiers to tricky subject-verb agreement and punctuation choices, students will finally understand how grammar works—and why it matters.

🌟 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.

This class is for learners who want to go beyond the basics and take control of their writing. Each week introduces a specific concept—clarifying confusing rules and showing how grammar shapes meaning. We focus on real usage, clear explanations, and sentence-level mastery that students can carry into any writing task. ✍️
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Learners can drop in any time without feeling lost, as each week features a brand-new topic that's engaging and easy to jump into—no matter how long the class has been running. Every day is a great day to start!
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🌀 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
This course follows a loop schedule, meaning that once we finish covering the material, we start over with a new round of lessons. This allows learners to revisit key concepts and reinforce their understanding, making it perfect for students who need extra practice or want to keep their skills sharp.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭?
The loop format ensures that all learners, whether they join in the middle or complete the cycle, can benefit from continued learning. Each round of lessons is a chance to apply and master the concepts.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞
If your learner has already completed the cycle and does not wish to repeat the material, please unenroll them before the next billing cycle begins. No refunds will be provided if a learner accidentally repeats a cycle due to non-unenrollment. If your learner is ready for a new challenge, we recommend transitioning to our Advanced Grammar class after completing the loop.
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Weekly Breakdown:

Week of September 7 – Advanced Sentence Structures: Embedded Clauses
Learn how to effectively use embedded clauses to add complexity and nuance to your writing, creating layered, sophisticated ideas.

Week of September 14 – Rhetorical Sentence Techniques: Anaphora and Chiasmus
Master rhetorical sentence structures such as anaphora and chiasmus to add emphasis, balance, and rhythm to writing.

Week of September 21 – Advanced Punctuation for Complex Writing
Delve into advanced punctuation, including semicolons, colons, and em dashes, to improve sentence flow and enhance meaning.

Week of September 28 – Sentence Clarity and Precision: Eliminating Ambiguity
Refine your ability to eliminate ambiguity in writing by using precise language and clear sentence structures.

Week of October 5 – Mastering Subordinate Clauses and Their Function
Explore how subordinate clauses function to add depth to writing and help structure complex thoughts clearly.

Week of October 12 – Verb Tenses in Complex Writing
Refine your understanding of verb tenses in the context of complex narratives and arguments, focusing on shifts in time and mood.

Week of October 19 – Advanced Pronoun Usage: Ambiguity and Clarity
Understand and apply advanced pronoun rules to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity, particularly in complex sentence structures.

Week of October 26 – Agreement with Collective Nouns and Compound Subjects
Refine subject-verb agreement when working with collective nouns and compound subjects in sophisticated writing.

Week of November 2 – Using Passive Voice for Emphasis and Objectivity
Study the strategic use of passive voice in academic and formal writing to focus on actions rather than actors.

Week of November 9 – Perfecting Conditional Sentences in Complex Argumentation
Learn how to construct complex conditional sentences to strengthen arguments and hypothetical scenarios in persuasive writing.

Week of November 16 – Exploring Appositive Phrases for Sentence Clarity
Master the use of appositive phrases to add detail and clarity without overcomplicating sentence structure.

Week of November 23 – OFF (Late November Break)

Week of November 30 – Advanced Use of Adjective and Adverbial Clauses
Refine writing by incorporating adjective and adverbial clauses to enhance descriptive and informative writing.

Week of December 7 – Subjunctive Mood for Hypothetical and Formal Writing
Learn to use the subjunctive mood to express wishes, suggestions, and hypothetical scenarios in formal writing.

Week of December 14 – Parallel Structure and Coordination for Academic Writing
Master parallel structure to ensure balance and consistency, particularly in lists and comparisons, for academic writing.

Week of December 21 – Sentence Crafting for Style and Emphasis
Explore how to craft sentences that emphasize key ideas, control pacing, and create a strong voice in formal essays.

Week of December 28 – OFF (Winter Break)
Week of January 4 – OFF (Winter Break)

🔁 Repeat Loop

Week of January 11 - Advanced Sentence Structures: Embedded Clauses
Learn how to effectively use embedded clauses to add complexity and nuance to your writing, creating layered, sophisticated ideas.

Week of January 18 - Rhetorical Sentence Techniques: Anaphora and Chiasmus
Master rhetorical sentence structures such as anaphora and chiasmus to add emphasis, balance, and rhythm to writing.

Week of January 25 -  Advanced Punctuation for Complex Writing
Delve into advanced punctuation, including semicolons, colons, and em dashes, to improve sentence flow and enhance meaning.

Week of February 1 - Sentence Clarity and Precision: Eliminating Ambiguity
Refine your ability to eliminate ambiguity in writing by using precise language and clear sentence structures.

Week of February 8 - Mastering Subordinate Clauses and Their Function
Explore how subordinate clauses function to add depth to writing and help structure complex thoughts clearly.

Week of February 15 - Verb Tenses in Complex Writing
Refine your understanding of verb tenses in the context of complex narratives and arguments, focusing on shifts in time and mood.

Week of February 22 - Advanced Pronoun Usage: Ambiguity and Clarity
Understand and apply advanced pronoun rules to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity, particularly in complex sentence structures.

Week of March 1 - Agreement with Collective Nouns and Compound Subjects
Refine subject-verb agreement when working with collective nouns and compound subjects in sophisticated writing.

Week of March 8 - Using Passive Voice for Emphasis and Objectivity
Study the strategic use of passive voice in academic and formal writing to focus on actions rather than actors.

Week of March 15 - Perfecting Conditional Sentences in Complex Argumentation
Learn how to construct complex conditional sentences to strengthen arguments and hypothetical scenarios in persuasive writing.

Week of March 22 - Exploring Appositive Phrases for Sentence Clarity
Master the use of appositive phrases to add detail and clarity without overcomplicating sentence structure.

Week of March 29 - Advanced Use of Adjective and Adverbial Clauses
Refine writing by incorporating adjective and adverbial clauses to enhance descriptive and informative writing.

Week of April 5 — OFF (Spring Break)

Week of April 12 - Subjunctive Mood for Hypothetical and Formal Writing
Learn to use the subjunctive mood to express wishes, suggestions, and hypothetical scenarios in formal writing.

Week of April 19 - Parallel Structure and Coordination for Academic Writing
Master parallel structure to ensure balance and consistency, particularly in lists and comparisons, for academic writing.

Week of April 26 - Sentence Crafting for Style and Emphasis
Explore how to craft sentences that emphasize key ideas, control pacing, and create a strong voice in formal essays.

🔁 Repeat Loop

Week of May 3 - Advanced Sentence Structures: Embedded Clauses
Learn how to effectively use embedded clauses to add complexity and nuance to your writing, creating layered, sophisticated ideas.

Week of May 10 - Rhetorical Sentence Techniques: Anaphora and Chiasmus
Master rhetorical sentence structures such as anaphora and chiasmus to add emphasis, balance, and rhythm to writing.

Week of May 17 - Advanced Punctuation for Complex Writing
Delve into advanced punctuation, including semicolons, colons, and em dashes, to improve sentence flow and enhance meaning.

Week of May 24 - Sentence Clarity and Precision: Eliminating Ambiguity
Refine your ability to eliminate ambiguity in writing by using precise language and clear sentence structures.

Week of May 31 - Mastering Subordinate Clauses and Their Function
Explore how subordinate clauses function to add depth to writing and help structure complex thoughts clearly.

Week of June 7 - Verb Tenses in Complex Writing
Refine your understanding of verb tenses in the context of complex narratives and arguments, focusing on shifts in time and mood.

Week of June 14 - Advanced Pronoun Usage: Ambiguity and Clarity
Understand and apply advanced pronoun rules to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity, particularly in complex sentence structures.

Week of June 21 - Agreement with Collective Nouns and Compound Subjects
Refine subject-verb agreement when working with collective nouns and compound subjects in sophisticated writing.

Week of June 28 - Using Passive Voice for Emphasis and Objectivity
Study the strategic use of passive voice in academic and formal writing to focus on actions rather than actors.

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Week of April 5, 2026 - OFF - Spring Break


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