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I am a private primary and secondary English tutor working in Sydney, Australia.

I am a private primary and secondary English tutor working in Sydney, Australia.
Mnemonics to Help with Studying
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Mnemonics to Help with Studying

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Studying before half-yearlies or end-of-year exams can be extremely daunting for students who have a mass of content to cover. This guide educates secondary students about the various memory techniques they can explore when revising subjects. The guide includes information on: Spelling mnemonics; Acronym mnemonics; and Imagery mnemonics Two pages in total.
Extensive List of Language Devices and Techniques
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Extensive List of Language Devices and Techniques

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This document contains the ultimate list of language devices and techniques for secondary students to build their familiarity with. The list includes 70 different literary devices to be used in analytical essay writing. At the end of the document, there is also a list of** 12 techniques for analysing visual stimuli** which include helpful images. 8 pages in total.
How to Write a Killer Creative Writing
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How to Write a Killer Creative Writing

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A comprehensive guide to writing a powerful short story for secondary students. A common challenge for students is understanding how to show, not tell in their creative writing. This guide goes in depth to advise how students can write authentically and perceptively. The guide includes tips regarding: The introduction; Character formation and development Language techniques; Showing, not telling; and The resolution. Three pages in total.
How to Deliver the Best Speech
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How to Deliver the Best Speech

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A highly informative set of instructions to assist secondary students with understanding the fundamentals of speech writing and presentation. This guide is rich in useful advice for combatting performance anxiety and improving stage presence. Advice includes: Tips for writing your speech; Perceptions of your audience: Expectations vs reality; Interesting points to remember about an audience; and Tips for presenting your speech. 4 pages in total.
Getting Ahead on Those Assignments
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Getting Ahead on Those Assignments

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A thoughtful set of instructions for helping secondary students keep on top of upcoming assignments. Particularly useful for students who struggle to meet deadlines and organise their study routines. The instructions highlight the importance of noting: Due dates; Instructions of the assignment; and Marking criteria Plus valuable advice on: Scheduling study time; Breaking down assignment parts; Editing and proofreading; Other important things to remember. Two pages in total.
How to Tackle Unseen Texts
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How to Tackle Unseen Texts

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A detailed instructional resource to help students improve their confidence and ability at analysing unseen texts in language papers. Includes colourful pictures. Particularly relevant for Year 11-12 students. Instructions include: Information on how to prepare before the exam Steps to follow for analysing the texts during the exam A list of helpful techniques for analysing a wide range of texts including visual stimuli. Two pages in total.
Effective Essay Template
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Effective Essay Template

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This is the only essay template students will ever need! Lots of space in each box to invite students to plan their ideas and structure their essay in a clear and thorough way. A very helpful way to teach students the proper way to structure their essay responses. Elements of the template include: Overarching argument Context Style/form Composer’s purpose Main themes ‘SO WHAT’ statement (i.e., what is the effect on the reader) Point 1 (+ examples 1-3) Point 2 (+ examples 1-3) Point 3 (+ examples 1-3)
Essay Phrases Compilation
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Essay Phrases Compilation

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An extremely helpful essay tool that offers examples of how to structure essay sentences. Particularly useful for Stage 5 and 6 students. The table gives example sentence-starters of: Counterpoints Writer’s actions Analysis Contextual references Effects on reader Additive points Linking statements; and Concluding phrases The table includes all these categories at the bottom which students are encouraged to help label for each sentence starter.
English Textual Concepts
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English Textual Concepts

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This is a comprehensive essay-writing tool for secondary school-aged students. Particularly relevant for Year 11-Year 12 students. This resource goes into in-depth detail about the importance of different textual concepts students must consider when formulating their essays. Such concepts include: Argument Authority Character Code and Convention Connotation, Imagery and Symbolism Context Intertextuality Narrative Perspective Point of View Representation Style Theme 13 pages in total.
Avoiding Colloquial and Lazy Language in Writing
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Avoiding Colloquial and Lazy Language in Writing

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A helpful resource to assist in refining secondary school students’ writing. Highly recommended for students who want to advance their skill of writing formally. This guide teaches students about identifying colloquial and lazy language and provides examples of contractions, slang words, informal language, cliches and exaggerations to avoid. Two pages in total.