Year 9 English Mastery

This course familiarises your child's essay, creative, persuasive, discursive and SAQ knowledge to the HSC level. Accelerate ahead of your cohort and harness the techniques that help your child stand out, in preparation for the final stretch.

Weekly Course Outline

Term 1

Week 1: Introduction To NESA Verbs I + Short Answer Application I
Week 2: Syllabus Breakdown I + Short Answer Application II
Week 3: Short Answer Structure I: Introduction
Week 4: Critical Text Study I
Week 5: Critical Text Study II
Week 6: Advanced Short Answer Skills I: Various
Week 7: Advanced Short Answer Skills II: Comparative I
Week 8: Advanced Short Answer Skills III: Comparative II
Week 9: Advanced Short Answer Skills IV: Comparative III
Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 2

Week 1: Different Text Forms I: Short Fiction
Week 2: Different Text Forms II: Poetry
Week 3: Different Text Forms III: Visual
Week 4: Critical Text Study I
Week 5: Critical Text Study II
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Imaginative Macrostructure
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Imaginative Microstructure & Stylistic Techniques
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Advanced Imaginative
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Imaginative Mastery
Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 3

Week 1: Theme-Based Short Answer I: Human Experiences
Week 2: Theme-Based Short Answer II: Human Emotions, Qualities, Behaviours, Motivations
Week 3: Theme-Based Short Answer III: Storytelling + Reader Response
Week 4: Critical Text Study I
Week 5: Critical Text Study II
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Discursive Macrostructure
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Discursive Microstructure & Stylistic Techniques
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Advanced Discursive
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Discursive Mastery
Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term 4

Week 1: Critical Thinking Skills I: Introduction To Literary Worlds
Week 2: Critical Thinking Skills II: Conceptual Framework
Week 3: Critical Thinking Skills III: Literary Transaction
Week 4: Critical Text Study I
Week 5: Critical Text Study II
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Persuasive Technique & Structure
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Hybrid Persuasive Development
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Further Hybrid Persuasive
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Advanced Hybrid Persuasive
Week 10: End of Term Exam

Term Program Inclusions:

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

🎯 NL syllabus content & advanced theory modules

🎯 Weekly homework marked with extensive feedback

🎯 Week 5: 1 on 1 Student Checkpoint Feedback meeting

🎯 Week 10: 1 on 1 Parent/Teacher interview

🎯 Week 10: End of term mock exam (detailed feedback + assessment)

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

Bonus Inclusions:

🎯 OUTSIDE CLASS marking services (school assignments, additional pieces)

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

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

🎯 Exemplars, vocabulary lists, checklists & other exclusive resources

Pricing

Year 9 Extension

146 AUD/week

IMPORTANT: To maintain our leading success rates, not all student admission applications are accepted. We will be carefully reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

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Our Promise

Student Mentorship

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We are mentors who have been where you want to go and have the heart to help you get there. We dedicate our lives to mentoring students towards academic and life success.

Superior Resources

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Learn ahead of your cohort with accelerated content theory structured for success. Complementary outside-class marking services ensure our students receive support anytime.

Personalised Feedback

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We are dedicated to personalising every single student's learning journey. Every child is individually tracked on their skill progression, strengths, improvements, and gaps to improve.

Our students achieve top bands, cohort rankings & entry into their dream schools.

IMPORTANT: To maintain our leading success rates, not all student admission applications are accepted. We carefully review applications on a rolling basis.