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Build confidence in the Victorian English Curriculum topics with targeted lessons covering detailed textual analysis and higher-order thinking skills.
Learn from experienced English experts. Get ahead with detailed insights, tips, and methods to help you develop your analytical and writing skills.
Get regular practice and teacher feedback with weekly online homework consisting of writing tasks and quizzes.
Select an option below to see how our flexible methods cater to your educational needs.
Learn at your own pace with the support you need. Work through your Matrix Theory Book with 8 clear video lessons taught by experienced Matrix teachers.
Gain practical experience and consolidate learning with weekly writing homework and quizzes.
Address gaps in learning by asking questions on the student Q&A board to receive a personalised written or video response from a subject matter expert.
Build confidence for school assessments with the end of term Topic Test. Assess your knowledge and skills by completing the test under timed conditions at home.
Module 1
Informative Writing
Module 1
Informative Writing
Module 2
Intertextuality and Literary Value
Module 2
Intertextuality and Literary Value
Module 3
Representation and Style
Module 3
Representation and Style
Module 4
Adapting Shakespeare
Module 4
Adapting Shakespeare
Module 1
Lesson 1: Introduction to Discursive Writing
The art, form, and structure of discursive writing, including informative and opinion pieces.
Identify and engage with the mode; learn the relationships between cultural values and textual meaning.
Lesson 2: Discursive Writing about Family
Learn about the personal essay, writing about family, and the “hook” in discursive writing.
Narrow-to-wide idea-based approach; figurative language and fostering reader engagement through pathos.
Lesson 3: Discursive Writing about Food
Planning process for discursive writing; engage with the social, cultural, and political importance of food.
Incorporate elements of logos to foster reader engagement; plan an outline for a piece of creative nonfiction writing.
Lesson 4: Discursive Writing about Sport
Action and emotions in creative nonfiction, engaging with the social, cultural, and political importance of sporting events and activities.
Brainstorm and write about extra-curricular sporting activities; incorporating actions, and elements of ethos to foster reader engagement.
Lesson 5: In-Class Writing Task
Submit an in-class writing task for feedback.
Brainstorm and scaffold writing topics, compose long response tasks under timed conditions, and revise personal essay compositions.
Lesson 6: Feature Articles
The role of purpose, structure, headline, and opening sentences in feature articles; they will learn to.
Read an article for its structural features, discuss personal judgement formally; plan and conduct interviews, and construct and foster reader engagement through logos.
Lesson 7: New Faces of the Discursive: Social Media
The digitisation of traditional print media, social media, and the video essay as an example of a discursive writing form.
Reflect and analyse how our interpretation is filtered through society and culture; how to scaffold, plan, and storyboard visual or intermedial discursive texts.
Lesson 8: Writing Discursive Comedy
Humour, comedic language, satire, and parody in traditional journalism and written media.
Engage with comedic articles, identify satire, and construct and convey humour in written language.
Lesson 9: Topic Test
Students will sit an exam with both short and extended responses, designed to test and further their comprehension, retention, and practical skillsets.
Module 2
Lesson 1: Introduction to Thor
Lesson 2: Thor Goes to Hollywood
Lesson 3: And She Becomes Thor
Lesson 4: Writing a Long Response
Lesson 5: Introduction to Vampires
Lesson 6: Dracula Hits the Big Time!
Lesson 7: The Modern Vampire
Lesson 8: Writing a Long Response
Lesson 9: Topic Test and Marking & Feedback
Module 3
Lesson 1: Introduction to Perspective and Representation
Lesson 2: Individual Perspective and Personal Context
Lesson 3: Context, Perspective, and Representation
Lesson 4: Representations of Gender I
Lesson 5: Representations of Gender II
Lesson 6: Analytical Writing
Lesson 7: Representing the Military I
Lesson 8: Representing the Military II
Lesson 9: Topic Test and Marking & Feedback
Module 4
Lesson 1: Shakespeare and Destiny
Lesson 2: Masculinity
Lesson 3: Femininity
Lesson 4: The Balcony Scene
Lesson 5: Writing a Critical Response
Lesson 6: Violence and Conflict
Lesson 7: In-Class Writing Task
Lesson 8: Writing an Extended Response
Lesson 9: Topic Test and Marking & Feedback
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and HSC and/or university teaching experience.
Get 150+ pages of expertly designed content backed by over 30 years of collective teaching experience delivered right to your doorstep.
Learn from the best. Each Theory Lesson is accompanied by online video lessons led by experienced teachers.
Get regular practice and teacher feedback with weekly online homework consisting of writing tasks and quizzes.
Get access to Theory Lesson Videos, online resources, and track your progress easily via the Matrix LMS platform.
Stuck on a question? Address individual learning needs using the Q&A boards and receive a personalised written or video response from a subject matter expert.
Consolidate your understanding and assess your knowledge with the end-of-term Topic Test. Prepare for exams by completing the test under timed conditions at home.
Enjoy access to all course resources until the end of the academic year.
Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with all the benefits of being on-campus. Lesson content progression is automatically unlocked for the best learning experience, ensuring students stay on track for success.
Want advice on your child’s learning? Get exclusive access to academic advice, and invitations to events and seminars from the Matrix academic team.
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The English teachers at Matrix are really helpful in giving feedback on your writing and even school assessment tasks. Matrix teachers give you more thorough advice on how to improve for the future.
Sydney Girls High School
The learning facilities are so great! The things I’m taught are not only useful for school study but also better developed my knowledge on reading, writing and thinking skills.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Year 8 English class has benefited me in ways such as, teaching me more about Shakespeare and it allowed me to socialise with new faces. Matrix English classes create a great atmosphere for a student to be in, and the teachers are truly very friendly and give outstanding feedback.
Al-Faisal College
I’m enjoying English very much at Matrix. I find it very helpful for my schoolwork and have been getting outstanding results lately. My teacher is also very helpful and teaches valuable things. Highly recommend Matrix.
Chatswood High School
English at Matrix allows me to enhance my literature skills across a wide branch of areas. The teachers in the Matrix environment are supportive and assist me kindly in whatever questions I need assistance with.
This class was the best ever. My teacher taught me how to master writing essays and I had the best time learning about Romeo and Juliet.
St George Girls High School
Studying English in Year 8 at Matrix enhances communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Through exploring diverse literature, like the novel we’re studying, students develop essential skills while gaining deeper insights into complex characters and themes.
Chatswood High School
Matrix English is a very helpful experience that addresses all the important parts and aspects of the curriculum. This course has helped me heaps and now I understand a lot more of what I learn in class.
Sydney Technical High School
Matrix is an amazing place to learn with approachable staff and the perfect work environment. Along with having one of the best teachers and educational textbooks, this forms the ultimate place to learn about the most important subjects. Highly recommended.
The King's School
Who are Matrix teachers?
Matrix teachers are experienced educators who have degrees in related disciplines. They are knowledgeable, know how to explain things clearly and make learning fun.
What are the teaching styles of Matrix English teachers?
Matrix Year 8 English teachers deliver a structured and engaging learning experience through instructional and interactive teaching.
Is the Matrix Year 8 English tutoring program mapped to the new Victorian English Curriculum?
The Matrix Year 8 English tutoring program comprehensively covers all topics from the new Victorian English Curriculum. It extends students’ abilities and helps them develop strong foundations in all aspects of Level 8 English.
Does the Matrix Year 8 English program align with my child's school program?
Matrix teaches one term ahead of the school program with Term 1 starting in October each year. This means students learn ahead and gain a competitive advantage over their school peers when the topic is revisited at their school.
What is the class size?
All Matrix classes seat a maximum of 18 students arranged in U-shape formation to support an interactive and engaging student learning environment.
How long does each Year 8 English tutoring session go for?
Each tutoring session is 90 minutes long and consists of Theory, Application and Guided Writing Practice.
If my child misses a lesson, what can they do to catchup?
Matrix provides students access to Online Theory Lesson Videos for missed lessons and revisions. The video lessons are easy to follow and paired with the Matrix Theory Book.
What is Matrix+?
Matrix+ is an online course consisting of video lessons paired with Matrix Theory Books. It’s accessible, more affordable and flexible compared to Matrix On-Campus courses. It’s an effective learning option if you prefer to learn at your own pace.
Is the online lesson live streamed classes?
No, you can learn at any time. Matrix+ lessons are pre-recorded to ensure the highest quality delivery for all types of learners! Our detailed video lessons allow you to view and follow the lesson at your own pace – pause, replay, or speed up videos for an on-demand learning experience.
Pause to view, take a break, take notes in your Theory Book, and rewind to view parts of the lessons again.
How long do I have access to a Matrix+ course?
Students will still be able to access Theory Lesson Videos, Q&A Discussion Boards, and online resources until the end of the calendar year.
How will I receive the Matrix+ Theory Book?
Matrix Theory Books will be mailed to your delivery address via Australia Post.