S1-3 Group English Classes
This course is for early secondary students (S1-S3) who want to develop an appreciation and aptitude for effective writing.
Why Study This Course?
In this course, we will study spring poetry including D.H Lawrence’s “The Enkindled Spring” and William Wordsworth’s “Lines Written in Early Spring” writing critical essay.
Key Outcomes
- Develop critical reading skills
- Develop knowledge of classic texts
- Improve critical essay writing skills
Seven Lesson Summary
Week 1 Close reading & analysis 1 – ‘The Enkindled Spring’
Week 2 Discussion and critical essay plan 1
Week 3 Peer review discursive essays.
Week 4 Close reading & analysis 2 – ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’
Week 5 Discussion and critical essay plan 2
Week 6 Peer review descriptive essays
Week 7 Review, What did you learn? What areas need more work? What are your next steps?
£87.50
Key Course Information
Course Start Date
25th March 2021
(No lessons 5-18 April)
Lesson Time
Thursdays at 5.45pm
Course Duration
7 x 55 Minute Lessons Weekly
Course Price
£87.50 for Full Block (Includes all 7 Lessons).
Modules
- Develop critical reading skills
- Develop knowledge of classic texts
- Improve critical essay writing skills
Why Take S1-3 Group English Classes
Give your child the upper hand
Reading
Read classic, thought provoking essays.
Discursive Essay
Structure and write a discursive essay.
Reflective Essay
Structure and write a reflective essay.
Chris
Maths | English | Study Skills
Chris established Learning Better in 2017 to offer a new dimension to the education sector. Within the Learning Better team, Chris leads on tutoring maths, English and study skills. His expertise lies in implementing goal oriented personal development.
Chris studied at the University of Edinburgh before qualifying as a teacher of maths with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Birmingham. Chris taught English around the world, most recently for the British Council in Hong Kong where he pioneered work on independent learning.
1-1 Tutoring
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Learn on a one-to-one basis for the highest level of support and the fastest improvements. Every lesson is customised around the student’s individual needs.
Our teachers are experienced, qualified and include authors, SQA markers, department heads and subject leaders.
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Up Next: Scottish Set Text
Our next block, will focus on Scottish Set Text skills to enable you to approach this section with confidence and a clear, detailed, realistic plan of how to be successful.