Writing
- Essay writing
- Creative writing
- Persuasive, Reflective, Discursive, Informative and other writing
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.
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.
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.
We've got the entire syllabus covered
Writing
Language
Text analysis and comparison
Presenting
Perhaps the classroom just isn’t meeting all of your child's learning needs or they want to prepare for a specific assessment
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.
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Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
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
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.
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.
Head of Department, Secondary 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.
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
NSW University Student
English: Yrs 8-12
With substantial tutoring experience and a passion for textual analysis, Sophie tutors secondary English and specialises in senior extension courses.
NSW University Student (Bachelor of Communications (Creative Writing))
English: Yrs 3-12
Alexandra is an experienced tutor and has extensive experience supporting students with disabilities. Her patience and empathy make her a popular choice for younger students.
NSW University Student (Masters of Teaching (Primary))
Mathematics: Yrs 3-6
English: Yrs 3-10
Dane is a creative and caring tutor with more than 10 years of experience. He studied English Literature at university and has taught at an international preschool overseas.
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Learn more about the Cluey Impact programWeekly 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.
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Closing 5 Minutes
Post-session 5 minutes