English Tutoring For Secondary School Students

Whilst the Australian National English Curriculum Standards guide what we teach to students, our thorough understanding of the three interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy help to set students up for success.

Whilst the Australian National English Curriculum Standards guide what we teach to students, our thorough understanding of the three interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy help to set students up for success.

English Tutoring For Students Completing Year 7 to Year 10

The first four years of high school present unique challenges to students as they transition towards their senior studies.

Many students find high school challenging as the difficulty of the set work increases and the pace of learning becomes quicker. There are also innumerable outside influences (and distractions) that can prevent students from doing their best at school. Homework expectations mean that independent learning abilities are crucial in order for students to keep up with the work that they are expected to do.

Students are developing their knowledge and skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking, spelling and grammar. Extra assistance at this stage can prime your child for success, and improve their motivation levels as well as their school achievements.

Choosing to use a tutor means that your child will be better positioned to keep up with the many assignments (and expectations) that they are presented with in high school. Optimise Learning’s tutors can assist your child to perform at a higher academic level, and prepare them for the senior years of school.

English – Year 07

By the end of Year Seven, students are expected to be able to explain issues and ideas from a variety of sources. They recognise that texts reflect different viewpoints. Students create structured and coherent texts for a range of purposes and audiences. When creating and editing texts, students use a variety of specialised vocabulary and accurate spelling and punctuation. The third year of NAPLAN provides insights into individual student’s progress and highlights areas that require support or extension.

English – Year 08

By the end of Year Eight, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to interpret text and question the reliability of sources. They select evidence from texts to show how situations and people can be represented from different viewpoints. Students create texts for different purposes, selecting language and language patterns for effect and to influence the audience. In their written work, students demonstrate an understanding of grammar, select vocabulary for effect and use accurate spelling and punctuation.

English – Year 09

By the end of Year Nine, students evaluate and integrate ideas and information from texts to form their own interpretations. They understand how to use a range of language features to create different levels of meaning. Students create texts that respond to issues, interpreting and integrating ideas from other texts. They edit their writing for effect, selecting vocabulary to influence the audience and use correct spelling and punctuation. The fourth year of NAPLAN provides insights into individual student’s progress and highlights areas that require support or extension.

English – Year 10

By the end of Year Ten, students develop and justify their own interpretations of texts. They evaluate other interpretations and analyse evidence used to support them. Students create a wide range of texts to articulate complex ideas. They vary their vocabulary choices for impact and accurately use spelling and punctuation.

English Tutoring for Students Completing Year 11 and Year 12

The senior years of school, often referred to as the ‘business end’ of schooling, is where tutors can support their students by assisting them to gain a deeper understanding of subject content, and also teach them how to interpret and respond to assessment tasks.

A qualified and experienced tutor can assist students to maximise their academic potential, achieve higher marks and an improved exit score.

In the senior years of school, it is very important for each student’s writing and analytical skills to be fully developed. Regularly accessing one-to-one tuition with a specialised tutor can make all the difference. Our tutors tailor lessons to specifically address the areas where students need the most assistance. Tutors with experience in teaching HSC, IB and ATAR are able to help students navigate the most critical, challenging and stressful years of their academic life.

Homework, assessments and examination preparation can be daunting for both students and their parents. Highly specialised, individually planned and well resourced one-to-one tutoring sessions will provide students with the ideal context for them to communicate comfortably with their tutor about their learning. Students can feel ’embarrassed’ to seek assistance from teachers in front of their peers at school, and often feel more empowered to seek the help that they need from their tutor.

English – Year 11

The senior secondary Australian Curriculum for English is presented in four subjects that share some common features. Each of the four senior secondary Australian Curriculum subjects emphasises different aspects of the study of the English learning area.

English – Year 12

The senior secondary Australian Curriculum for English is presented in four subjects that share some common features. Each of the four senior secondary Australian Curriculum subjects emphasises different aspects of the study of the English learning area.