Year 9 English

Essential HSC foundations for all writing styles.

This course accelerates your essay, creative, persuasive, discursive and SAQ to the HSC level. Accelerate ahead of your cohort and learn the techniques that help you stand out, in preparation for the final stretch.

Course Theory:

Approaching various NESA verbs
Advanced essay writing theory
Advanced textural analysis
Harder short answer questions (visual stimuli)
Harder short answer questions (short-story stimuli)
Harder short answer questions (poetic stimuli)
Module C introductions & critical thinking skills
Advanced creatives
Advanced persuasives
Advanced discursives

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: 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: Short Answer Structure II: Further Skills I
Week 5: Short Answer Structure III: Further Skills II
Week 6: Advanced Short Answer Skills I: Various
Week 7: Advanced Short Answer Skills II: Various
Week 8: Advanced Short Answer Skills III: Various
Week 9: Advanced Short Answer Skills IV: Comparative
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: Different Text Forms IV: Non-Fiction
Week 5: Different Text Forms V: Various
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Imaginative
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Imaginative
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Discursive
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Persuasive
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: Theme-Based Short Answer IV: Various
Week 5: Theme-Based Short Answer V: Various
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Imaginative
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Imaginative
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Discursive
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Persuasive
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 Thinking Skills IV: Structure
Week 5: Critical Thinking Skills V: Stimulus
Week 6: Module C Preparation I: Imaginative
Week 7: Module C Preparation II: Imaginative
Week 8: Module C Preparation III: Discursive
Week 9: Module C Preparation IV: Persuasive
Week 10: End of Term Exam

Pricing

Year 9 - Extension (2h lessons)

$1360/10 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

Extensive Theory Modules (In Class)

NL English Academy OC & Selective Test English Tutoring Specialists

Homework Activities (After Class)

Advanced Weekly Vocabulary

Personalised Live Feedback (In Class)

UNLIMITED marking submissions (Outside Class)

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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