GRADE 8 english
Connect2Learn's Comprehensive English Course
- LITERARY ANALYSIS - CLASSIC LITERATURE
- WRITING SKILLS - ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
- VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE USE - ADVANCED CONCEPTS
- POETRY ANALYSIS - MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY POETRY
- GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX - ADVANCED CONCEPTS
- WRITING SKILLS - CREATIVE NON-FICTION
- LITERATURE - DYSTOPIAN FICTION
- RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
- MEDIA LITERACY - ANALYZING COMPLEX MEDIA TEXTS
- GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX - STYLISTIC ELEMENTS
- WRITING SKILLS - SCREENWRITING
- ORAL COMMUNICATION - DEBATES AND CRITICAL DISCUSSIONS
- LITERATURE - WORLD LITERATURE
- VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE USE - IDIOMS AND SLANG
- WRITING SKILLS - EXPERIMENTAL WRITING
- DRAMA - PLAYWRITING
Why us
Our Year 8 English Tutoring Benefits
Here’s a breakdown of a sample 1 hour lesson and is a good indicator of how lessons are conducted by our tutors.
The Right Areas
We specifically focus on core areas that align with the NSW/VIC Curriculum.
The Right Amount
We provide exactly the amount of homework needed for a student to excel but not feel burdened.
Lesson Reporting
You’ll get a progress report at the end of every lesson in your email so you’ll never be kept outside of the loop!
Progress Assessments
Conducted on request, these allow your child to undergo an assessment at the end of the term to measure progress!
Getting Started
Length: 5 Minutes (indicative based on a 1 hour lesson)
- Understand what you need to work on for the lesson.
- Catch-up to review homework and upcoming school tasks.
- Planning ahead for the session.
Skill Building
Length: 50 Minutes (indicative based on a 1 hour lesson)
- Undertake a close reading of prescribed texts and discuss their major themes and techniques
- Learn to effectively structure written essays with a variety of purposes and audiences to maximise impact and meaning
- Incorporate and internalise study strategies to ace your Year 8 English exams and develop healthy study routines
Wrapping Up
Length: 5 Minutes (indicative based on a 1 hour lesson)
- Receive targeted feedback on the Year 8 English skills learned and where improvement can be made.
- Discuss what can be worked on throughout the week to become more confident in Year 8 English .
- Provide homework and a clear guide to completion
What we provide!
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Mastering The Basics
Through weekly revision of schoolwork, homework and the basics learnt in Kindergarten.
Improve Language Skills
Students begin to learn how to utilise verbs, adjectives and pronunciations by reading and writing small passages.
Communication
Practice your learning expressions, active listening and build the foundation for communication.
Reading
Begin identifying what words sound similar through reading practice.
Learn Different Text Types
Read an introduction into the different text types and learning their unique advantages as well as when to use each in what situation.
Confidence
By building a strong foundation of ways to think for future years and targeting weaker areas with additional support.
Beyond Amazing
The Wonders of Connect2Learn Awaits You
Here at Connect2learn , we believe that every student shines in their own way and we uncover that with a tailored tutor. Every single young student has uncovered potential and with the right support, they can become the best version of themselves.
Past Papers and Resources
Any program isn’t complete without the resources to back it up. We’ve created practically unlimited quality test papers covering the entire scope of the test. We also have specialized question programs which target specific question types and underlying thought processes.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Love your first lesson or it’s on us. We’ll cover the cost of the lesson and find you a suitable tutor with no additional charges.... No payment is required until we find the right tutor and we’ll let you change tutors until you find one you absolutely find perfect.
Parent & Student Integration
Parents and students are in the loop and fully integrated into our tutoring programs at all times. We provide progress reports after every lesson, tailored by your tutor and we operate with complete transparency. For example, all online lessons are fully recorded and available.