Unit 1 – English for practical purposes
- Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
- Area of Study 2 Creating texts
- Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
Year 11 Foundation English
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will encounter a range of oral, written and multimodal texts, including from literary, digital and media sources, and will strengthen your expression of creative ideas and insights. Whatever your personal goals in language and communication, they will come into focus with Cluey there to support you.
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Unit 2 – Thinking and learning through English
- Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
- Area of Study 2 Creating texts
- Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
We also cover
- Specific support for the texts you study at school
- Understanding context, culture, values, representation and other key concepts
- Writing with expression and structure in various forms, modes and styles
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
Senior English
Year 11 Foundation English
Year 11 Foundation English involves reading and writing a range of texts, including several that are especially relevant to education, work and community.
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Unit 1 – English for practical purposes
Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
Area of Study 2 Creating texts
Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
Unit 2 – Thinking and learning through English
Area of Study 1 Reading and viewing texts
Area of Study 2 Creating texts
Area of Study 3 Listening to and presenting persuasive texts
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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.
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Mario
Chemistry: Senior
English: Secondary & Senior
Mario completed his Year 12 certificate with an ATAR of 96.80. He completed his flexible double degree at the Australian National University, graduating with a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and minoring in English Literature) in 2020. Mario has been tutoring since 2017 and has tutored students in a wide range of subjects, from Chemistry to Literature. Mario aims to deliver engaging and enjoyable lessons to students of all abilities to help them achieve and exceed their academic goals.
Bianca
VIC University Student (Bachelor of Arts)
English: Primary, Secondary & Senior
Bianca completed her Victorian Certificate of Education in 2019 with an ATAR of 95.85 then going on to commence her Bachelor of Arts at Monash University, with majors in Film, Television, Communications and Media Studies and a minor in Linguistics. During her time at school she was a Peer Mentor, helping Year 7-10 students with English and Humanities subjects. Bianca mentors her students with a positive, constructive attitude to help her students with any needs, from improving their writing, oral presentation skills or examination skills.
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VIC University Student (Bachelor of Nursing)
English: Senior
Tia completed her Victorian Certificate of Education in 2020, going on to study her Bachelor of Nursing. Tia's strong communication skills help her to connect with her students and provide them with support and guidance where needed.
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