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Year 3 Reading & Writing Mastery

Mastering OC Test reading & Selective Test writing foundations.

An accelerated OC English course designed to place you ahead of your cohort. We cover the fundamental concepts for a range of writing and reading techniques, crucial for a strong foundation.

Course Theory:

  • OC Test exam technique foundations
  • Introduction to structuring
  • Descriptive writing development
  • Creative writing skills
  • Persuasive writing skills
  • Informative writing skills
  • Discussion writing skills
  • Poetic and short-story MCQ comprehension
  • Cloze Passages & reading techniques
  • Choose The Extract comprehension
  • Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation & spelling mastery

Term Program Inclusions:

🎯 10x weekly 2h lessons (max 6 students per class)

🎯 1x student feedback video (W5)

🎯 1x parent/teacher interview (W10)

🎯 1x W10 mock exam (detailed feedback + assessment)

🎯 Comprehensive lesson notes & extensive syllabus theory content

🎯 Led by a top 2% English Specialist (ex-NSB, Baulko, Ruse)

Bonus Inclusions:

🎯 UNLIMITED marking services (school assignments, additional pieces, etc)

🎯 BONUS 1 on 1 mentorship sessions (study strategies, education pathways, etc)

🎯 24/7 online support & on-demand access to the tutor team

🎯 Exemplars, vocabulary lists, checklists & other exclusive resources

Course Outline

Note: Our full, detailed curriculum & course syllabus (with lesson descriptions) will be shared to parents upon enrolment.


Term 1

  • Week 1: Introduction to Creative Writing Techniques I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Introduction to Creative Writing Techniques II + MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Introduction to Creative Writing Techniques III + MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Exploring β€˜Show, Don’t Tell’ + Cloze Passage Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Imagery and Descriptive Language I + Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Imagery and Descriptive Language II + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Structuring Creative Texts + Choose the Extract II
  • Week 8: Building the Characters, Building the World + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Which Perspective to Write In? + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 2

  • Week 1: Introduction to Persuasive Writing Macrostructure I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Introduction to Persuasive Writing Macrostructure II + MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Persuasive Microstructure I + MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Persuasive Microstructure II + Cloze Passage Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Persuasive Microstructure III + Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Tonal Consistency + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Written Persuasive Application + Choose The Extract II
  • Week 8: Visual Persuasive Adaptation + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Persuasive Writing Execution + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 3

  • Week 1: Introduction to Discussion Writing Macrostructure I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Introduction to Discussion Writing Macrostructure II + MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Discussion Microstructure I + MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Discussion Microstructure II + Cloze Passage Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Discussion Microstructure III + Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Changing Paragraph Stances + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Further Discussion Paragraph Reiterations + Choose The Extract II
  • Week 8: Concluding Discussions + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Discussion Mastery + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 4

  • Week 1: Introduction to Informative Writing Macrostructure I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Introduction to Informative Writing Macrostructure II + MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Consistent & Formal Tonality + MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Informative Writing Mastery + Cloze Passage Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Letter Writing + Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Crafting Advice Sheets I + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Crafting Advice Sheets II + Choose The Extract II
  • Week 8: Opinion Writing I + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Opinion Writing II + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Pricing

Year 3 - Extension (2h lessons)

$1180/10 week cycle

  • 2h weekly online lessons
  • 1x End of term module exam
  • Personalised class sizes of 2-6
  • Week 5 student feedback video
  • Week 10 parent/teacher interview
  • Unlimited marking & writing submissions
  • 1on1 mentorship sessions
  • 24/7 support (via WhatsApp)

Important: trial registrations are accepted on a first-in first-serve basis and slots are strictly limited to 6 a class.

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Extensive Theory Modules (In Class)

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Homework Activities (After Class)

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Advanced Weekly Vocabulary

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Personalised Live Feedback (In Class)

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UNLIMITED marking submissions (Outside Class)

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Our Promise

1 Week Trial

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We are confident that we will exceed your expectations. If not, you can leave anytime within the first week for free. Only if you wish to continue, the first week is payable.

Unlimited Marking

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Beyond weekly classes, we offer unlimited marking services outside class to ensure our students can receive support anytime.

Personalised Feedback

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We are dedicated to personalising every single student's learning journey. Tutors track every child's skill progression, recording your child's strengths, improvements, and gaps to fill.

Experience a 1 week trial.

Secure your child top marks.

Important: trial registrations are accepted on a first-in first-serve basis and slots are strictly limited to 6 a class.