Senior English
Year 11 EAL
The Year 11 EAL course includes focused work on your own reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and also exploring a diversity of enjoyable texts, from the everyday to the literary.
We've got the entire Queensland syllabus covered
Unit 1 – Language, text and culture
Unit 2 – Perspectives in texts
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Year 11 EAL
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will read and respond to literary and other texts, analyse diverse representations of the world, and strengthen your own skills in the expression of your creative ideas and insights. From working with everyday texts in their many forms to exploring in depth specific works of poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, film and new media, you'll grow as a learner with Cluey there to support you.
Unit 2 – Perspectives in texts
We also cover
- specific support in analysing the literary, filmic and other texts you study at school
- critical approaches to contexts, values, conventions and other key concepts
- expression and structure in essays, comparisons, stories, speeches, presentations, short responses etc.
- writing and editing in specific modes: analytical, creative, persuasive, discursive, reflective, informative, evaluative
- reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
We’ve got all your learning goals covered
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The learning program
Structured around your individual needs and goals, our learning programs adapt over time to build confidence and offer the right help at the right time.
Quality content
- Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programs is structured according to your skill level and individual needs.
- We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and aims to help you thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live and online
- Expert tutors matched to your needs
- Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
- Designed to be fun and engaging
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Practice exercises
Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
Learn from home (or anywhere) via our online platform.
Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.
Reschedule easily when things get busy
Consistent learning leads to progress that matters
From step one to step done, we're with you for your entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow you to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure you are getting the right help at the right pace.
Guided tutoring helps you realise your potential.
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Senior English at Cluey
Based on the state and national curricula for Years 11 and 12, Cluey’s approach to senior English focuses on teaching you to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of your text with well-written and insightful answers. Our personalised approach focuses on exam prep and gives you the opportunity to develop in areas you find challenging.
Head of Department, English
Brenton Boswell
BA, LLB, G.Dip Ed, G.Dip Legal Studies
Brenton is responsible for leading our English Department and developing and overseeing excellent English programs of learning and tutoring across years 7-12. Previously, Brenton held the roles of Assistant Head of English at Newington College, Head of English at Kambala, and Dean of English and Dean of Knowledge Systems at Trinity Grammar School.
Meet some of our 210+ expert Senior English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Sophie
NSW University Student (0)
English: Yrs 8-12
With substantial tutoring experience and a passion for textual analysis, Sophie tutors secondary English and specialises in senior extension courses.
Caitlin
VIC University Student (Bachelor of Arts and law, major English literature)
English: Yrs 7-12
NAPLAN English: Yrs 7-12
Thanks to her analytical mind and empathetic approach, Caitlin offers expert guidance to secondary English students looking to improve their comprehension and essay writing skills.
Adam
NSW University Student (Aerospace Engineering and Chemistry)
Mathematics: Yrs 3-12
English: Yrs 3-12
Chemistry: Yrs 3-12
NAPLAN English: Yrs 3-12
NAPLAN Mathematics: Yrs 3-12
Mathematics Extension 1: Yrs 3-12
Adam has a kind and encouraging approach to anxious or shy students, building their confidence and enabling them to give of their best.
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Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice
Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.
Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.
After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.
Session break-down
First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
- Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work though any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarity their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions