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Primary English
Year 4 English
Welcome to Year 4 English, where students consolidate their understanding of the fundamental building blocks of language, and focus on the way meaning is made in written and visual texts.
We've got the entire syllabus covered
Language
Writing
Reading fluency and comprehension
Literature
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Year 4 English
Students learn about complex language features, varied sentence structures and expand their vocabulary. Their reading fluency increases, with greater ability to recognise high-frequency sight words and decode unfamiliar words phonically. Their own texts demonstrate progressive control over language for meaning and effect.
Writing
- Create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts
- Edit own texts
- Construct texts with written, visual and multimodal components
Reading fluency and comprehension
- High-frequency sight words
- Phonic decoding of unfamiliar words
- Literal and inferred meaning
- Effect of literary devices
Literature
- Fiction and non-fiction texts
- Picture books and multimodal texts
- Rhyming verse and poetry
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How does our approach to learning work?
Tailored tutoring with a plan
The learning program
Structured around your child's 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 child's 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 your child thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live and online
- Expert tutors matched to your child's 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 child's 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 your child for their entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow your child to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure your child is getting the right help at the right pace.
Guided tutoring helps your child realise their potential.
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Experts in Primary English
Primary English at Cluey
Based on the Australian National Curriculum for K-6, Cluey’s approach to primary English focuses on core literacy skills, including reading and writing techniques in the early years, and grammar and punctuation in the senior years. Our personalised approach gives your child the opportunity to slow down in the areas they find challenging to ensure they ‘get it’.
Head of Department, Primary English
Rick Molineux
BA MEd
Rick is responsible for leading our Primary English Department and developing and overseeing excellent Primary English programs of learning and tutoring across years 2-6. Previously, Rick taught across all primary levels, conducted professional development in primary English for teachers and was Head of Primary in a British international school.
Meet some of our 210+ expert Primary English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Michelle
QLD Teacher
Mathematics: Yrs 3-6
English: Yrs 3-6
Michelle is a primary teacher with more than 14 years of experience in classroom and curriculum development roles. She is skilled at working with students of all abilities
Eliza
VIC University Student (Master of primary and secondary teaching)
Mathematics: Yrs 3-6
English: Yrs 3-6
Since completing her placement in Dubai, Eliza is planning her next teaching adventure in the UK. Her enthusiastic tutoring approach inspires a love of learning in her students.
Beth
VIC University Student (Master of Teaching (Primary))
Mathematics: Yrs 3-6
English: Yrs 3-6
Beth tutors part time while completing a Master of Primary Education in VIC. She is a skilled literacy and numeracy teacher and works well with anxious or shy students.
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Cluey Tutoring Sessions
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