Year 11 English
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will read and respond to literary and other texts, analyse diverse representations of the world, and strengthen your own skills in the expression of your creative ideas and insights. From working with everyday texts in their many forms to exploring in depth specific works of poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, film and new media, you'll grow as a learner with Cluey there to support you.
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.
Unit 2 – Texts and culture
We also cover
- Specific support in analysing the literary, filmic and other texts you study at school
- Critical approaches to contexts, values, conventions and other key concepts
- Expression and structure in essays, comparisons, stories, speeches, presentations, short responses etc.
- Writing and editing in specific modes: analytical, creative, persuasive, discursive, reflective, informative, evaluative
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
Senior English
Year 11 English
The shift into Stage 6 English brings new texts and new ideas. Students will be refining their comprehension, analysis and interpretation skills, while evaluating a range of textual forms.
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Unit 1 – Perspectives and Texts
Unit 2 – Texts and culture
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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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- 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.
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Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
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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 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.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Senior English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Aditi
SA University Student (Bachelor of Laws and International Relations)
English: Secondary & Senior
Aditi completed her South Australian Certificate of Education in 2019 with an ATAR of 99.95 then commenced her Bachelor of Law and International Relations at The University of Adelaide in 2020. She has formal tutoring experience in English, History and Legal Studies with students in years 7-12. She was also a peer mentor during High School. Aditi is an engaging and encouraging Tutor who strives to help her students reach their academic potential. She knows that every student learns differently, and her incentive is to ensure her students' sessions are helpful and best tailored to them.
Archie
SA University Student (Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing)
English: Secondary & Senior
Archie has many years of tutoring experience and strongly believes that warm, friendly relationships really help struggling students to thrive.
Joanna
VIC Teacher
Mathematics: Secondary & Lantite
English: Secondary, Senior & Lantite
Joanna completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Education, English and French in 1989 and her Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in 2014. She has 13 years' experience as a High School Teacher in English as an Additional Language, English, Drama and French. Additionally, she over 6 years' experience as a Teacher of Literacy and Numeracy to a SEE (Skills or Education and Employment) Youth Class with ages 15 to 24 whose anxiety prevents them from attending mainstream school, helping them to return to school, start a college course or join the workforce. Joanna is a knowledgeable and supportive Tutor who has worked in both the UK and Australia and has experience with high achievers and those who need extra development.
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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