About the Course
Do you have great ideas but struggle to express them in writing? Are weak grammar skills holding you back? In this course, we'll explore the advanced mechanics of English grammar and learn how to craft precise, polished sentences. We'll dive into topics such as sentence elements, voice, clauses, phrases, parallelism, and sentence variety; and discover how grammar choices influence meaning and style. We will examine how grammatical rules evolve through diverse examples from literature, media, and everyday language. Through collaborative discussions, writing challenges, and instructor feedback, you'll learn to write with clarity, confidence, and creativity while thinking critically about how language reflects culture, identity, and inclusion.
The content in The Writer's Toolkit: Grammar, Style, and Expression overlaps with the CTY course From Structure to Style. Students who have already taken From Structure to Style may wish to consult with an enrollment advisor before enrolling in this course.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and address patterns of grammatical error in your writing
- Analyze sentence elements and constructions in diverse texts
- Apply grammatical and rhetorical concepts to enhance writing style
- Determine the meaning and significance of a word or phrase from the context
About Advanced Enrichment courses
These courses offer above-grade-level material that is presented in a novel context, explored with other advanced learners, and guided by a CTY educator to help prepare students for higher-order thinking and college-style academic challenges. Students work individually and may finish the course early if they complete all requirements before the course end date.
Requirements
CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.
Identification DetailsDates and Tuition
Online
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Days: Every Fri for 6 weeks
Times: 9 - 10:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Register by: June 19, 2026
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Time Commitment:
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.
Time Commitment: 2.5-3.5 hours per week (1.5 hours of class time, 1-2 hours of independent work). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.
All online course times are Eastern time.
Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Days: Every Mon for 6 weeks
Times: 7 - 8:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Register by: September 15, 2026
Time Commitment:
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.
Time Commitment: 2.5-3.5 hours per week (1.5 hours of class time, 1-2 hours of independent work). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.
All online course times are Eastern time.
Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074
Registration Fee and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees will be waived or reduced for students who qualify for financial aid.
Learn more about Financial Aid