Year 4 Reading & Writing

Mastering the OC Test & developing Selective Test writing fundamentals.

An accelerated 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 writing foundation.

Course Theory:

  • OC Test exam technique mastery
  • Selective Test foundational theory and content
  • Advanced structuring
  • Syntax and descriptive writing development
  • Stimulus-based creative writing
  • Stimulus-based persuasive writing
  • Stimulus-based informative writing
  • Stimulus-based discussion writing
  • Poetic and short-story MCQ comprehension
  • Cloze Passages & reading techniques
  • Choose The Extract comprehension
  • Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation & spelling mastery

Term Program Inclusions:

  • 10x weekly online 2h personalised classes with maximum 6 students per class
  • 2x individual student feedback videos (Week 5 & Week 10)
  • Comprehensive lesson notes and extensive theory content
  • 1x end-of-term mock exam with extensive feedback
  • Led by one of Australia's top English achievers who previously attended a top 3 selective school

Bonus Inclusions:

  • 24/7 online support & on-demand access to the tutor team
  • Exemplar responses, vocabulary lists, checklists & other valuable resources
  • Unlimited marking and writing submissions (school assignments, additional pieces, etc)
  • 1on1 mentorship sessions (study strategies, time management, education pathways, etc)

Course Outline

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


Term 1

  • Week 1: Revision of Creative Writing Techniques + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Macrostructure of Creatives + Harder MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Further Creative Writing Techniques I + Harder MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Further Creative Writing Techniques II + Harder Cloze Passages Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Microstructure I + Harder Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Microstructure II + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Further Imagery and Descriptive Language I + Choose the Extract II
  • Week 8: Building the Characters, Building the World + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Advanced Dialogue + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 2

  • Week 1: Persuasive Writing Macrostructure I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: Persuasive Writing Macrostructure II + MCQ Comprehension I
  • Week 3: Persuasive Writing Microstructure I + MCQ Comprehension II
  • Week 4: Persuasive Writing Microstructure II + Cloze Passage Comprehension I
  • Week 5: Persuasive Writing Microstructure III + Cloze Passage Comprehension II
  • Week 6: Clarity, Consistency, Conciseness + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Written Stimuli Persuasive + Choose The Extract II
  • Week 8: Visual Stimuli Persuasive + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Reiteration & Persuasive Mastery + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 3

  • Week 1: Introduction to Discussion Writing Macrostructure I + Mixed OC Reading Mastery
  • Week 2: Introduction to Discussion Writing Macrostructure II + Mixed OC Reading Mastery
  • 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: Informative Writing Macrostructure I + Comprehension Types
  • Week 2: 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: Developing Advice Sheets I + Choose The Extract I
  • Week 7: Developing Advice Sheets II + Choose The Extract II
  • Week 8: Developing Opinion Writing I + Mixed Comprehension I
  • Week 9: Developing Opinion Writing II + Mixed Comprehension II
  • Week 10: End of Term Exam

Pricing

Year 4 - Extension (2h lessons)

$1100/10 week cycle

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

NL English Academy, OC & Selective Test English Specialist Tuition

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 create personalised videos 2x per term, discussing your child's strengths, improvements, and gaps to fill.

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