Unlock the Power of Words: Grammar Bootcamp for Middle Schoolers
August 3rd–6th | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | In-person @ Landon’s Office | $325
Why This Bootcamp Works
Strong grammar is the foundation of strong writing, and strong writing is the foundation of strong grades. Students who finish this bootcamp walk away able to identify parts of speech instantly, punctuate with precision, construct sentences that actually say what they mean, and edit their own work like a pro. Whether your child is preparing for advanced English classes, struggling to bring up their writing scores, or simply wants a head start before September, this is the program that delivers.
Is your middle schooler heading into the new school year unsure about where commas go, what a dangling modifier is, or why "who" and "whom" aren't the same thing? You're not alone, and we've got the fix.
This four-day Grammar Bootcamp is designed to turn grammar from a confusing chore into a confidence booster. In just two hours a day, your student will master the rules that show up on every essay, every standardized test, and every piece of writing they'll do for the rest of their academic career. No dry textbook drills. No endless worksheets. Just engaging lessons, hands-on practice, and the kind of "aha!" moments that stick.
Schedule
Day 1: August 3rd: Building Blocks
9:30am - 9:45am: Welcome and pre-assessment
9:45am - 10:30am: Parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs, and beyond)
10:30am - 10:45am: Brain break and snack
10:45am - 11:25am: Sentence structure fundamentals: subjects, predicates, and complete sentences
11:25am - 11:30am: Wrap-up and homework preview
Day 2: August 4th: Punctuation Power
9:30am - 9:40am: Quick review and warm-up
9:40am - 10:30am: Commas, semicolons, and colons demystified
10:30am - 10:45am: Brain break and snack
10:45am - 11:25am: Apostrophes, quotation marks, and dashes
11:25am - 11:30am: Daily challenge
Day 3: August 5th: Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
9:30am - 9:40am: Review and warm-up
9:45am - 10:30am: Subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and tricky words (their/there/they're, who/whom, lay/lie)
10:30am - 10:45am: Brain break and snack
10:45am - 11:25am: Run-ons, fragments, and dangling modifiers
11:25am - 11:30am: Editing challenge
Day 4: August 6th: Putting It All Together
9:30am - 9:40am: Review and warm-up
9:40am - 10:30am: Writing with style: active voice, varied sentences, and word choice
10:30am - 10:45am: Brain break and snack
10:45am - 11:15am: Final editing workshop with peer review
11:15am - 11:30am: Celebration
Reserve Your Spot Today
Spaces are limited to keep our class sizes small and our instruction personal. Give your middle schooler the gift of grammar confidence before the bell rings on a new school year.
Sign up now and watch their writing transform.
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What students will gain
Thesis & structure: Build arguments that are clear, focused, and logical from the first sentence.
Evidence & analysis: Learn to cite, quote, and analyze sources with confidence.
Revision strategies: Know how to read your own work critically and improve every draft.
Voice & style: Write with clarity and personality — not just filler sentences.
This intensive is perfect for students who...
Struggle to organize their ideas on paper
Want to strengthen their GPA through better writing
Are preparing for AP classes or standardized tests
Feel nervous about the college essay process
Have never felt like "a writer" — but want to be
Want real, one-on-one feedback on their work
Spots are limited — reserve yours today
· In-person at Landon Funk Tutoring · $325 per student
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When: July 24th from 10:30am to 5pm
Where: 4219 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 213, Nashville, TN 37215
Spots are limited to 10, so grab them while they are available!