Year 12 English Advanced tuition in Sydney and online

Audience

Who it's for

The Year 12 English Advanced Term Course is designed for:

Students who:

• Want targeted support aligned with their prescribed school texts
• Need to refine advanced analysis and essay writing skills for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Value consistent weekly practice and structured improvement across the year
• Want exam-style preparation to feel confident before Trials and the HSC

Parents who:

• Want assurance their child is receiving specialist English support tailored to their school’s text choices
• Value a program that combines syllabus alignment, expert teaching, and ongoing feedback
• Are seeking a consistent, academically rigorous structure to build their child’s confidence and results in Year 12

Program

What's covered

Oct – Dec (Matrix Term 1): Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences
Lesson 1: Introduction to Human Experiences and Textual Representation
Lesson 2: Study of Prescribed Text – Context and Purpose
Lesson 3: Language Techniques and Representation of Experience
Lesson 4: Developing Paragraph Structure for Short Answers
Lesson 5: Thesis Building and Thematic Mapping
Lesson 6: Interpreting and Responding to Unseen Texts
Lesson 7: Structuring Paper 1 Essay Responses
Lesson 8: Timed Short Answer and Extended Response Practice
Lesson 9: Paper 1-style Practice Exam and Review

Jan – Mar (Matrix Term 2): Module A – Textual Conversations

Texts offered: Richard III / Looking for Richard, The Tempest / Hag-Seed, Plath (Poetry) / Hughes, Mrs Dalloway / The Hours, Keats / Bright Star

Lesson 1: Introduction to Module A and Textual Pairing Contexts
Lesson 2: Comparative Analysis – Form, Purpose, and Perspective
Lesson 3: Thematic Mapping Across Paired Texts
Lesson 4: Modelling Comparative Paragraphs
Lesson 5: Thesis Crafting and Argument Development
Lesson 6: Building Coherence and Depth in Comparative Responses
Lesson 7: Sentence-Level Crafting and Embedding Context
Lesson 8: Exam-Style Writing Drills – Comparative Essay
Lesson 9: Module A Practice Exam and Comparative Response Review

Apr – Jun (Matrix Term 3): Module B – Critical Study of Literature
Texts offered: Emma, T.S. Eliot, Henry IV Part I, Good Night and Good Luck, Great Expectations, An Artist of the Floating World

Lesson 1: Introduction to Textual Integrity and Authorial Purpose
Lesson 2: Analytical Reading and Annotation Techniques
Lesson 3: Developing Critical Judgement and Interpretive Arguments
Lesson 4: Crafting Extended Analytical Paragraphs
Lesson 5: Writing Cohesive and Insightful Essays
Lesson 6: Exploring Meaning through Close Textual Study
Lesson 7: Refining Evaluation and Developing Style
Lesson 8: Exam Simulation – Module B Essay Response
Lesson 9: Practice Exam Review and Reflective Improvement

Jul – Sep (Matrix Term 4): Module C – The Craft of Writing
Lesson 1: Module C Overview – Audience, Purpose, and Context
Lesson 2: Imaginative Writing – Character, Setting, and Voice
Lesson 3: Discursive Writing – Tone, Structure, and Perspective
Lesson 4: Persuasive Writing – Argument, Rhetoric, and Structure
Lesson 5: Reflection Writing – Metacognition and Self-Evaluation
Lesson 6: Sentence-Level Editing and Stylistic Control
Lesson 7: Writing for Impact – Voice, Cohesion, and Clarity
Lesson 8: Exam-Style Writing Practice (All Modes)
Lesson 9: Craft of Writing Practice Exam with Reflective Commentary

Note: This course is text-specific. Students enrol into a stream that matches their prescribed school text (e.g. Past the Shallows, Richard III / Looking for Richard, Emma, etc.). All lessons, materials, and assessments are aligned with that text to support school learning and HSC success.

Benefits

What you'll gain

1. Text-Specific Mastery
Deep understanding of your prescribed school texts, taught in alignment with the HSC syllabus and exam requirements.

2. Advanced Analysis & Writing Skills
Structured practice in essay writing, comparative responses, and textual analysis for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

3. Exam Readiness
Regular exposure to exam-style questions, timed tasks, and model responses to build speed, clarity, and precision.

4. Confidence in Assessments
Week-by-week improvement that reduces stress before school assessments, Trials, and the final HSC exam.

5. Long-Term Skills for Success
Refined critical thinking, writing versatility, and interpretive skills that support not only HSC English but also university-level writing.

Approach

How it works

Just-in-Time Learning

Across 9 weeks, students study the same module they are covering at school. This timing ensures they gain clarity and confidence on prescribed texts and skills as they encounter them in class, reinforcing school learning and reducing stress before assessments.

Text-Specific Streams

For Module A (Textual Conversations) and Module B (Critical Study of Literature), students must enrol in the class that matches their prescribed text at school. This ensures the content, examples, and practice tasks are directly relevant to their HSC requirements.

Teaching Methods

Lessons are delivered by expert English teachers using:

• Explicit instruction to model advanced analysis and essay-writing strategies
• Scaffolded practice with structured paragraph and essay writing
• Guided application through HSC-style tasks and responses
• Personalised feedback on writing and interpretation skills

Content Mix

Each lesson balances analysis of prescribed texts with targeted writing development. Around half the lesson focuses on understanding texts and building interpretation skills, and the other half on applying this knowledge to exam-style writing tasks.

9-Week Sequencing

Lessons follow a deliberate progression, moving from analysis to practice to timed exam responses. Each week builds on the last, strengthening understanding and skills so students are assessment-ready by the end of term.

Module A: Textual Conversations

Matrix Module A courses offer the following text-based classes:

• John Keats / Bright Star
• King Richard III / Looking for Richard
• Mrs Dalloway / The Hours
• The Tempest / Hag-Seed
• Sylvia Plath / Ted Hughes

Students must enrol into a class that matches their prescribed text at school.

Module B: Critical Study of Literature

Matrix Module B courses offer the following text-based classes:

• T. S. Eliot
• King Henry IV, Part 1
• Emma
• Great Expectations
• Good Night, and Good Luck
• An Artist of the Floating World

Students must enrol into a class that matches their prescribed text at school.

Module C: The Craft of Writing

Lesson 1: Is Writing a Craft?
Lesson 2: Imaginative Writing – The Basics.
Lesson 3: Imaginative Writing – Style.
Lesson 4: What is Discursive Writing?
Lesson 5: Discursive Writing – Voice and Style.
Lesson 6: Writing to Persuade.
Lesson 7: Revising and Reflecting.
Lesson 8: Tackling the Exam.
Lesson 9: Module C Mock Exam.

Exam Preparation Course

Lesson 1: Common Module Unseen Texts

• Structure of the HSC exams and Common Module Overview.
• Strategies for analysing unseen texts.
• Writing short answer. responses

Lesson 2: Common Module Sustained Response

• The structure of your Common Module Essay.
• Planning ahead and engaging with the Module.
• Writing a Common Module Essay.

Lesson 3: Mock Exam Paper 1

• Mock Exam Paper 1 in focus.
• Studying for Mock Exam Paper 1.
• Writing Mock Exam Paper 1.

Lesson 4: Studying Module A

• Comparing themes, context, and values.
• Module A Essay structure.
• Module A Essay composition.

Lesson 5: Studying Module B

• Textual integrity and NESA sample questions.
• Module B Marking Criteria.
• Peer Feedback.

Lesson 6: Module C Discursive Writing

• Requirements of the discursive style.
• The qualities of a great discursive writer.
• NESA sample questions.

Lesson 7: Module C Imaginative Writing

• Requirements of the imaginative style.
• Flash fiction examples.
• Revisions, decisions, and Module C feedback.

Lesson 8: Mock Exam Paper 2

• Mock exam Paper 2 in focus.
• Studying for exam Paper 2.
• Writing Exam Paper 2.

Lesson 9: Feedback and Final Exam Preparation

• Considering feedback.
• Study practices that get results.
• Personal reflection and commitment.