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Let's watch our words bloom! 🌼 In Grammar Garden, we'll nurture strong sentences, prune away mistakes ✂️, and plant seeds of confidence in every paragraph. Whether it's punctuation, pronouns, or phrases, your writing will grow more vibrant each session! 🌱📚

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Khadijah G 🇺🇸

Certified in 3 topics

Hey!! I'm Khadijah, a high school senior passionate about learning and helping others. I'm focused on academic growth and love exploring new thing and new skills. I enjoying watch movies and TV shows. I enjoy cooking/baking and reading books. I'm so interested in fashion, sewing, crocheting, and embroidery lately. I enjoy volunteering when I can!! It's nice to meet you all!!

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!

SESSION 1

1

Sep

SESSION 1

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Mon 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 1, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🎉🥳🎊 Grammar Kickoff: Words in Action ✏️📚
Welcome to the world of grammar! 🌟 In this kickoff session, we'll introduce the building blocks of strong writing—why grammar matters, how it helps us communicate clearly, and what you can expect from the journey ahead. Get ready to level up your writing step by step! 🚀✨

SESSION 2

3

Sep

SESSION 2

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 3, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🌟 Nifty Nouns 🐾📚
Every sentence needs a star of the show—and that's where nouns come in! ✨ In this session, we'll explore the people, places, things, and ideas that give our sentences meaning. From common to proper, concrete to abstract, you'll discover how nouns shape the stories we tell. 🏰🐶💡

SESSION 3

5

Sep

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 5, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

⚡ Vibrant Verbs🏃‍♀️🔥
Verbs bring the action! Whether it's running, thinking, or simply is—verbs are the heartbeat of every sentence. In this session, we'll dive into action, linking, and helping verbs, and see how they keep our writing alive and moving. 🚴‍♂️💭✨

SESSION 4

10

Sep

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 10, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

👥 Powerful Pronouns 🌟🔄
Too many nouns? Pronouns to the rescue! 💡 In this session, we'll learn how pronouns stand in for nouns, avoid repetition, and make sentences smoother. From he and she to who and which, we'll uncover the rules that keep pronouns clear and correct. 📝💬

SESSION 5

17

Sep

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 17, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🌸 Magical Modifiers 🎨✨
Adjectives and adverbs sprinkle sparkle into our sentences! 🌟 In this session, we'll explore how modifiers add color, detail, and personality to writing. Learn how to use them wisely so your sentences shine without becoming cluttered. 🎀📖

SESSION 6

24

Sep

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 24, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🧭 Preposition Pathways 🚪➡️
Prepositions shows us where, when, and how! ⏰📍 From "under the table" to "after the show," these little words build big connections. In this session, we'll master the role of prepositions in guiding readers through sentences. 🗺️✏️

SESSION 7

26

Sep

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCSep 26, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🔗 Clever Conjunctions 🧩✨
Conjunctions are the glue that holds ideas together! 🖇️ From FANBOYS to subordinating friends, conjunctions help us combine words, phrases, and clauses into smooth, flowing sentences. In this session, we'll practice linking thoughts like a pro. 📝🌈

SESSION 8

1

Oct

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 1, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

🔚 Perfect Endings: End-of-Sentence Punctuation ✨✏️
Periods, question marks, and exclamation points bring sentences to a close with clarity and style. In this session, we'll explore how these tiny marks make a big difference in tone and meaning. ⁉️

SESSION 9

3

Oct

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 3, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

➗ The Clever Comma 🍎📚
Commas may be small, but they're mighty! Whether separating lists, clauses, or adding a pause, commas bring balance and rhythm to writing. In this session, we'll learn when to use them—and when to leave them out. ✨📝

SESSION 10

8

Oct

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 8, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

👑 Apostrophe Power ✨📖
Don't let apostrophe confuse you! From showing possession to forming contractions, these little marks pack a punch. In this session, we'll clear up common mistakes and learn how apostrophes sharpen your sentences. 🔍✏️

SESSION 11

10

Oct

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 10, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

📌 The Colon Connection 🌟
Colons introduce, explain, and spotlight what comes next. In this session, we'll learn how to use them with lists, quotations, and explanations so your writing feels polished and professional. 🖋️📚

SESSION 12

15

Oct

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 15, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

➿ Smooth Semicolons ✨📖
Not quite a period, not quite a comma—semicolons create strong, sophisticated links between ideas. In this session, we'll practice when (and how!) to use semicolons for seamless writing flow. 

SESSION 13

17

Oct

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 17, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

📑 Formatting Styles 🖋️✨
Italics, bold, quotations marks—oh my! 🎀 In this session, we'll explore how formatting choices highlight titles, emphasize words, and keep writing consistent and professional. 📚📝

SESSION 14

22

Oct

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 22, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

➖ Hyphen Harmony 🔗✨
Hyphen connect words, ideas, and meanings in neat, tidy ways. From compound words to number ranges, this session will help you master the art of linking without confusion. 🖇️📖

SESSION 15

24

Oct

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 24, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

➖ Dynamic Dashes ⚡➖✨
Dashes add drama, emphasis, and extra flair to sentences. In this session, we'll learn the difference between en dashes and em dashes, and how to use them for maximum impact. 🎭📚

SESSION 16

29

Oct

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Wed 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 29, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

... Ellipses Effect 🌌 ... ✨
Sometimes, less is more. Ellipses create pauses, mystery, or unfinished thoughts. In this session, we'll explore how to use them effectively in both formal writing and creative storytelling. 📝🌙

SESSION 17

31

Oct

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Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCOct 31, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

 Sentence & Clause Crafting ✨📚📝
Sentences are the building blocks of writing, and clauses are their secret ingredients! 🍰 In this session, we'll explore how independent and dependent clauses work together to create strong, clear, and expressive sentences. 🖋️🌟

SESSION 18

7

Nov

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 7, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

📖 Conventions of Standard English 🎯✏️
Capitalization, spelling, grammar—oh yes, the essentials! 📚 In this session, we'll polish the rules that keep writing correct, consistent, and professional while avoiding the most common slip-ups. ✅✨

SESSION 19

14

Nov

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 14, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

🎨 Usage & Style 💫🖋️
Good writing isn't just correct—it's smooth and stylish! 🌈 In this session, we'll uncover how word choice, tone, and clarity shape your message, and learn strategies to make your writing both accurate and engaging. ✨📖

SESSION 20

21

Nov

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 21, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

🤝 Agreement Essentials ✨📖
Subjects and verbs must match, and pronouns must agree with their nouns—it's all about harmony! 🎶 In this session, we'll explore the rules of subject-verb agreement and pronoun-antecedent agreement to keep writing clear and correct. ✔️✍️

SESSION 21

28

Nov

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 28, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

⏳ Tense Time Travel 🕰️
Past, present, future—we use them all! In this session, we'll review the major verb tenses (simple, progressive, perfect, and beyond) and learn how consistency in tense keeps readers grounded. 🚀📝

SESSION 22

5

Dec

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 5, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

🎤 Active vs. Passive Power 🔄✨
Who's doing the action—and who's receiving it? ⚡ In this session, we'll explore the difference between active and passive voice, when to use each, and how voice changes the strength of your writing. 💪📖

SESSION 23

12

Dec

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 12, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

🎯 Parallelism & Consistency 📏✨
Good writing balances ideas. In this session, we'll learn how to line up words, phrases, and clauses so they stay consistent and polished. Say goodbye to awkward mismatches and hello to smooth, professional sentences! 🌟🖋️

SESSION 24

19

Dec

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 19, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

🌈 Sentence Variety ✨📖
Short and punchy. Long and flowing. Sentences come in many styles! 📝 In this session, we'll explore simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences—and how variety keeps writing lively and engaging. 🌟🎨

SESSION 25

26

Dec

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Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 26, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

⚠️ Grammar Pitfalls Fix-Up ⚒️📚
Run-on sentences, fragments, dangling modifiers... oh my! 😱 In this session, we'll tackle the most common grammar mistakes and learn easy tricks to avoid them, so your writing stays clear and polished. ✏️✨

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Sep 1 - Dec 26

17 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on September 1, 2025

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