Year 5 English tuition in Sydney and online

Audience

Who it's for

This course is ideal for students who:

• Are currently in Year 5 and want to improve their writing across imaginative, persuasive, and informative forms

• Are preparing for Selective School or scholarship tests that require strong writing skills

• Have solid paragraph writing skills and want to extend into complex text structures

• Thrive in structured, high-expectation environments with clear feedback

It is also ideal for parents who want their child to strengthen writing foundations while preparing for high-stakes Year 6 assessments.

Benefits

What you'll gain

The Matrix Year 5 English Holiday Writing Intensive helps your child develop advanced writing techniques and confidence for both schoolwork and selective test preparation.

Here’s what your child will gain:

1. Mastery of advanced techniques
Writing strategies that go beyond Stage 3 expectations

2. Stronger vocabulary and sentence fluency Improved word choice, sentence variety, and paragraph cohesion

3. Polished extended pieces
Completed imaginative, persuasive, and informative texts with guidance

4. Personalised teacher feedback
Targeted comments to address weaknesses and refine strengths

5. Selective readiness
Structured practice for scholarship and placement test writing tasks

Content

What's covered

October — Selective School Writing Test Preparation

• Day 1: Advanced imaginative writing – detailed language and complex story elements

• Day 2: Advanced persuasive writing – strong reasoning and techniques

• Day 3: Advanced informative writing – correct structure, features, and devices

• Day 4: Mock writing tests and report – 30-minute tests across genres with feedback

January — Imaginative Writing Intensive

• Day 1: Advanced narrative writing

• Day 2: Diary entries with voice and reflection

• Day 3: Script writing with dialogue and structure

• Day 4: Poetry with imagery, rhythm, and impact

April — Persuasive Writing Intensive

• Day 1: Overview of rhetorical persuasion – purpose, elements, and impact

• Day 2: Logos – logical arguments using facts and evidence

• Day 3: Ethos – credibility and authority in persuasion

• Day 4: Pathos – emotional appeals to connect with an audience

July — Informative Writing Intensive

• Day 1: Writing news reports – features, structure, and language

• Day 2: Writing guides – clear sequencing and instructional tone

• Day 3: Writing brochures – engaging and concise informative writing

• Day 4: Writing biographies – structure, detail, and voice

Program

How it works

1. Focused Skill Development
Each intensive develops one text type in depth, ensuring students practise the planning, drafting, and editing process in a structured way.

2. Teaching Approach

• Explicit instruction with model text analysis

• Guided practice through structured templates

• Step-by-step drafting and editing

• Real-time feedback to refine clarity, cohesion, and style

3. Course Progression
Lessons build across the four days. Students begin with model analysis, then apply techniques to their own writing. By the final day, they produce a polished full-length piece or test response.

Inclusion

What's included

In every course:

1. 4-Day Intensive Program
Two-hour lessons each day focused on one writing style

2. Comprehensive Writing Skills Booklet
Printed resources with models, exercises, and prompts

3. Daily In-Class Writing Tasks
Teacher-marked with model responses for reference

4. Personalised Feedback
Individualised comments on clarity, style, and structure

5. Small Class Sizes
Capped at 15 students for focused support

6. Daily Homework Prompts
Short tasks to reinforce skills at home

Matrix Term 2

Jan - Mar

Advanced Imaginative Writing

Lesson 1: Narrative Structure

Lesson 2: Timeframe and Structure

Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1

Lesson 4: Characterisation

Lesson 5: Dialogue and Narrative Point of View

Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2

Lesson 7: Literary Devices

Lesson 8: Cohesive Devices and Editing

Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3

Matrix Term 3

Apr - Jun

Advanced Persuasive Writing

Lesson 1: Persuasive Text Structure

Lesson 2: Audience

Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1

Lesson 4: Objective Arguments

Lesson 5: Emotional Arguments

Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2

Lesson 7: Persuasive Devices

Lesson 8: Cohesive Devices

Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3

Matrix Term 4

Jul - Sep

Advanced Informative Writing

Lesson 1: Informative Text: Structure and Features

Lesson 2: Sourcing and Developing Ideas

Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1

Lesson 4: Reliable vs Unreliable Sources

Lesson 5: Text Structures

Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2

Lesson 7: Objective Language

Lesson 8: Skimming Skills

Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3