Year 11 Essential English
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.
In-session content
Your content plan appears in the learning environment, sequenced to your learning needs and accessible with ease by you and your tutor.
An example content plan sequenced in the Cluey Learning Platform.
Unit 2 Texts and human experiences
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
Senior English
Year 11 Essential English
Year 11 Essential English focuses on language and literacy in everyday, social and community contexts, drawing on a range of texts.
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Unit 1 Language that works
Unit 2 Texts and human experiences
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- 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 designed to help you thrive.
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- Live, face-to-face 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.
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Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
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Progress reports ensure you are getting the right help at the right pace.
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Meet Dr Selina Samuels
Dr Samuels and her Education team developed Cluey's unique CENTRE approach, and have created interactive learning programs that map to the curriculum and allow students to work at their own level and pace.
English Tutoring Program Based on the National Curriculum
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.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Senior English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Deborah
VIC Teacher
English: Secondary & Senior
Deborah is a qualified Teacher, holding her Graduate Diplomas of Education from Monash University. She has also completed her Bachelor of Arts with majors in Professional Writing and Communication. She has taught English and Media for 20 years and her key experience including 2 years as Head of Pedagogy (Leading Teacher) and Learning and Teaching Co-Ordinator (Leading Teacher). Her experience includes teaching gifted/talented classes and programs, and she has vast experience in being able to extend students, regardless of their starting point. Deborah is a passionate Teacher who loves to teach and connect with her students and enjoys seeing them gain confidence in their abilities to learn and develop skills.
Barton
NSW University Student
English: Secondary & Senior
Barton began tutoring in 2014 and has mentored a range of learners through their final exams. He prides himself on finding ways to best support each one of his students.
Max
NSW University Student (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce Double Degree)
English: Secondary & Senior
Max graduated in 2019 with an ATAR of 97.35 and is currently studying a Bachelor Arts/Commerce with a major in Sociology and Marketing. Max has experience tutoring students in English and is passionate about developing student's critical analysis skills as they derive meaning from great texts and acquire educational independence. Max believes in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment where students engage in collaborative discussions and feels that all students can reach their potential.
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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 breakdown
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
45 Minutes
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work through any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions
Post-session 5 minutes
Tutor written feedback
- Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress