Writing
- Essay writing
- Creative writing
- Persuasive, Reflective, Discursive, Informative and other writing
Year 7 English
In Year 7, students might be engaging with novels and newspapers, poems and plays, digital media and dreamtime stories. It’s important to the Cluey Education Team that every learner feels confident in their understanding and ready to tackle any assignment. We have an ever-expanding bank of resources as well as units ready to support creative and persuasive writing – plus grammar and spelling to give that final polish.
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.
Language
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Syntax, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
- The English Language
- Media and advertising
Text analysis and comparison
- Novels and Short Stories
- Shakespeare and Drama
- Poetry and Song
- Film, Television and Animation
- Biographies, Journalism, Speeches, Essays
- Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Cartoons, Websites
Presenting
- Speeches, readings and performances
- Multimodal and tutorial presentations and Viva Voces
Secondary English
Year 7 English
Starting secondary English is an exciting time! High school English presents students with an array of complex texts and the expectation of a more sophisticated level of analysis.
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The learning program
Structured around your individual needs and goals, our learning programs adapt over time to build your 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 designed to help you thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- 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.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
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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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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 Australian National Curriculum for Years 7-10, Cluey’s approach to secondary English focuses on developing students' literacy skills with in-depth studies of Shakespeare and essay structure in the early years, and deeper analysis of different texts and topics in Years 9 and 10. Our personalised approach gives you the opportunity to focus on areas you find challenging and maximise your understanding of each topic.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Secondary English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Nafeesa
NSW University Student (Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Science) / Bachelor of Arts)
English: Primary, Secondary & Senior
Nafeesa completed her Higher School Certificate in 2019, achieving an ATAR of 97.2. She then commenced her Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences) and Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate First-year Majors: English and Modern History in February of 2020 at The University of Sydney. Nafeesa has over three years formal and private English tutoring experience, and has also worked as a Teacher's Aide at Macquarie Fields Primary School in 2017. Nafeesa brings a genuine passion and interest for teaching; is young, energetic and tech-savvy and as a recent HSC graduate, she also has first-hand experience with the new HSC English syllabus.
Sara
NSW Teacher
English: Secondary, Senior & Lantite
Sara has a Bachelor and Masters degree in Arts (English) from the University of Sydney, as well as a Masters of Teaching, specialising in English and TESOL. Since finishing her teaching qualifications, Sara has been working casually in Secondary schools, and in private tutoring. She currently tutors English, including NAPLAN preparation, to students in Year 7-10.
Ocea
QLD University Student (Bachelor of Nursing)
Mathematics: Secondary
English: Secondary
Ocea graduated High School in 2020, achieving an ATAR of 91.85 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Queensland. She is able to teach students with varying abilities new skills and complex concepts. Ocea is passionate about instilling confidence and making learning fun and engaging.
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Cluey 1 Hour 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 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