Year 7/8 English Skill Building Workshop: Introduction to Analytical Writing

Year 7/8 English Skill Building Workshop: Analytical Writing

Struggling with English? Want to build a strong foundation in analytical writing? Join Dymocks Tutoring’s Year 7/8 English Skill Building Workshop to master the core skills needed to excel in high school English. This four-hour workshop focuses on the essentials of analytical paragraph writing, helping students understand texts, craft well-structured responses, and improve their overall English performance.

Designed to provide targeted support, this workshop will give students the confidence and skills to approach English analytical tasks with ease.

Why Attend?

For Students:

• Catch Up on the Basics: Ideal for students needing extra support to strengthen their English skills.
• Master Analytical Writing: Learn how to structure effective paragraphs for school assessments and beyond.
• Boost Confidence: Work through challenging tasks with guidance from expert tutors.

For Parents:

• Core Skill Development: Ensure your child has the skills they need to succeed in English throughout high school.
• Tailored Feedback: Tutors will provide personalised feedback to help students target areas for improvement.
• Curriculum-Aligned Learning: Supports school assessments and HSC preparation.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding Analysis: Gain clarity on what analytical tasks in English require.
• Text Analysis Practice: Read, understand, interpret, and analyse a new text as a group.
• Paragraph Structure: Learn the framework for crafting analytical paragraphs.
• Strong vs Weak Writing: Review examples of analytical paragraphs to identify best practices.
• Writing Practice: Develop paragraphs using scaffolds and word banks to build confidence.
• Personalised Feedback: Receive guidance on improving writing with targeted tips.

Agenda

9:00 AM: Roll Call and Introductions

9:10 AM: Activity 1: What is Analysis?

9:40 AM: Activity 2: Group Text Analysis

10:30 AM: Break 1

10:40 AM: Activity 3: Structure of an Analytical Paragraph

11:20 AM: Activity 4: Reviewing Strong vs Weak Paragraphs

12:00 PM: Break 2

12:10 PM: Activity 5: Writing and Feedback

1:00 PM: Pickup

Dates and Locations

• Parramatta: Thursday, 23rd January, 9 AM – 1 PM
• Burwood: Thursday, 23rd January, 9 AM – 1 PM
• Hurstville: Friday, 24th January, 9 AM – 1 PM

What to Bring

• A snack and drink for the breaks.
• A pencil case.
• Laptop (optional, but all tasks can be completed by hand).

What We Supply

• Writing books and stationery for all activities.

Pricing

• $50 per student

Limited Spots Available!

Register today and help your child build a strong foundation in analytical writing.