Course Description
Our online intensive English preparation course covers core 11+ content and exam technique. This course is led by an experienced professional 11+ tutor and will cover key curriculum content and also stretch students on more complex concepts.
Each day will be split into two sessions with a 5 minute break in the middle.
Day 1: Character:
Comprehension: How to find details about character in text and form answers using evidence
Writing: How to write while including thoughts and feelings of your main character
Day 2: Action
Comprehension: How to look at what is happening, and work out what has happened before and may happen afterwards.
Creative writing: How to write with a mix of action and description
Day 3: Tools
Comprehension: Overview of the big five writer’s tools, and how to talk about their effect
Writing: How to include the big fiver writer’s tools in writing
Day 4: Setting
Comprehension: How to interpret and understand setting and descriptive detail
Writing: How to write stories that include a high level of descriptive detail
Day 5: Summary of CATS, and assessment tasks that remind and test students on all the areas covered by the course. (October Half Term Course only)
Detailed feedback
An end of course report is sent on completion detailing the student’s achievements and areas for further work.
Cameron has taught as a full-time tutor for over seven years with Keystone Tutors. He has specialised in 11+ and 13+ entrance exam preparation, and he really enjoys teaching this area of the syllabus. He has supported students who have been successful at some of the most prestigious schools in the country. He focuses on the key foundations for success at this level and tries to make sure students are confident in how to approach every task. The course is based around the work scheme he uses in his one-to-one tuition that has proven to be so successful over the years.
Maximum Class Size: We teach in groups of no more than 10 with the average number in our classes being 5
Platform: Lessons will take place on Zoom, which is free and straightforward for students to use. A link will be sent out ahead of the course start date. Take a look at this video to see our online teaching in action.
Age Group: Year 6
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