Unit 1 – English for practical purposes
- Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
- Area of Study 2 Creating texts
- Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
Year 11 Foundation English
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will encounter a range of oral, written and multimodal texts, including from literary, digital and media sources, and will strengthen your expression of creative ideas and insights. Whatever your personal goals in language and communication, they will come into focus with Cluey there to support you.
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Unit 2 – Thinking and learning through English
- Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
- Area of Study 2 Creating texts
- Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
We also cover
- Specific support for the texts you study at school
- Understanding context, culture, values, representation and other key concepts
- Writing with expression and structure in various forms, modes and styles
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
Senior English
Year 11 Foundation English
Year 11 Foundation English involves reading and writing a range of texts, including several that are especially relevant to education, work and community.
We've got the entire Victoria syllabus covered
Unit 1 – English for practical purposes
Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
Area of Study 2 Creating texts
Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
Unit 2 – Thinking and learning through English
Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
Area of Study 2 Creating texts
Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
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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.
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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.
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English: Yrs 7-12
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NSW Teacher
English: Yrs 7-12
Aaron has a Master of Educational Leadership and has taught for over a decade. He is also passionate about theatre and brings his creative, dynamic approach to his tutoring.
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VIC University Student (Bachelor of Arts and Law (Major English Literature))
English: Yrs 7-12
NAPLAN English: Yrs 7-9
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First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
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- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
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- 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
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Reflection and looking ahead
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- Set practice questions