Year 7

English

Ensure your child builds the essential skills that will form the bedrock of their English success right throughout High School. Talent 100 Year 7 English Tutoring enables students to communicate more effectively and develop their use of language in a wide variety of contexts. Students will develop their persuasive and analytical language skills during their study of Year 7 English. Talent 100 Year 7 English course provides students with the ability to analyse a range of texts, and communicate effectively depending on intended purposes, audience and context of literary work. A solid foundation in Year 7 English is crucial in underpinning your child’s development and performance in English throughout High School.

NO OBLIGATION LESSON

32%

based on 2023 HSC Graduates

99%

of students say their confidence improved significantly

99%

of students say that studying with Talent 100 made school easier

98%

of students say they are satisfied with Talent 100

Course Options

Talent

    • Students master the syllabus and prepare for senior English
    • Weekly timed assessments with a focus on analytical writing
    • Focus on encountering complex texts, concepts and contexts
    • Focus on progressing to extension work
    • 1.5 hours in class
    • Compulsory weekly homework

$670.00
per term

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Dymocks Tutoring

    • Focus on key syllabus elements and core literacy skills
    • Weekly timed assessments with a focus on comprehension, content and analysis
    • Focus on the foundations of textual interpretation and analysis
    • Focus on remediating learning gaps and ensuring solid foundational skills
    • 1.5 hours in class
    • Optional weekly homework

$495.00
per term

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Timetable

Parramatta
  • Saturday 9:00am ~ 10:30am TAL
  • Sunday 9:30am ~ 11:00am DYM
  • Sunday 1:00pm ~ 2:30pm TAL
  • Saturday 9:00am ~ 10:30am DYM
  • Wednesday 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm DYM
Online
  • Thursday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm DYM
  • Sunday 12:00pm ~ 1:30pm DYM
  • Thursday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm TAL
Burwood
  • Sunday 1:30pm ~ 3:00pm DYM
  • Monday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm DYM
  • Saturday 9:30am ~ 11:00am TAL
Hurstville
  • Thursday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm DYM
  • Sunday 1:00pm ~ 2:30pm TAL
Chatswood
  • Wednesday 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm TAL
  • Sunday 11:00am ~ 12:30pm TAL
  • Tuesday 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm DYM
Epping
  • Wednesday 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm TAL
  • Friday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm TAL
  • Saturday 9:30am ~ 11:00am TAL
  • Monday 4:30pm ~ 6:00pm TAL

What You Study

Talent 100

OCT - DEC
Talent 100 Term 1 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students develop their reading comprehension as they consider the role of storytelling, its relationship to culture and what different meaning is shaped in stories.

Lesson 2: Students learn about how genre and perspective are used in storytelling, and practice analysing a short story.

Lesson 3: Students learn how characters can be used to explore certain themes in a text, and practice analysing a new short story.

Lesson 4: Students learn about narrative elements and how language techniques can create atmosphere in a text, and practice analysing a new short story.

Lesson 5: Students learn how to generate ideas and use narrative elements in their own creative writing.

Lesson 6: Students begin a close focus on the fantasy genre, and practice analysing film devices in an extract.

Lesson 7: Students learn about what character archetypes are, and practice textual analysis on extracts of a novel.

Lesson 8: Students learn about the 'hero's journey' and practice analysing a short film, including writing an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final assessment for the unit, a reading exam.

JAN - APR
Talent 100 Term 2 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Using the NAPLAN criteria as a guide, students consider what makes a strong narrative or persuasive piece. They learn about sensory imagery and how to use techniques in their own narrative writing.

Lesson 2: Students learn how to structure a story and correctly format dialogue, and write a narrative with a close focus on using interesting verbs to describe action.

Lesson 3: Students learn how to use modality and sentence length in their persuasive writing, and compose a practice persuasive piece.

Lesson 4: Students learn how to build atmosphere in their narrative writing, and practice writing a complete creative piece.

Lesson 5: Students learn how to use descriptions in their persuasive writing, and practice writing a complete persuasive piece.

Lesson 6: Students learn about a range of film devices that might be used in a text, and practice interpreting and analysing a short film.

Lesson 7: Students learn a range of poetic devices that might be used in a text, and practice interpreting and analysing a poem.

Lesson 8: Students continue to practice analysing poetry, and learn how to write an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final exam for the unit, requiring them to comprehend and analyse a short film and a new poetry text.

APR - JUN
Talent 100 Term 3 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students consider ideas about Australian identity and history raised in texts, and learn about language and visual techniques.

Lesson 2: Students examine texts set before the invasion of Australia, and develop both reading comprehension and textual analysis skills.

Lesson 3: Students examine texts about the Stolen Generations, and learn how to use visual devices to analyse a film clip.

Lesson 4: Students consider different versions of the "Australian Story," and learn how to write an analytical paragraph about a poem.

Lesson 5: Students begin a close study of a picture book and learn how to conduct a close textual analysis.

Lesson 6: Students continue their visual analysis and learn how to write an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 7: Students consider ideas about culture and reconciliation, and begin to analyse a multimedia text.

Lesson 8: Students learn how to compare two texts in their analytical writing.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final exam, including both short-answer questions on an unseen text and an analytical paragraph.

JUL - SEP
Talent 100 Term 4 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students learn how to identify themes and ideas in a range of short texts, and are introduced to the concept of textual analysis.

Lesson 2: Students develop their comprehension and analysis skills by examining a new prose text.

Lesson 3: Students learn about the role historical context plays in texts, and practice their skills analysing a new prose text.

Lesson 4: Students consider how the theme of belonging is explored in texts, and practice analysing a text written in verse.

Lesson 5: Students are introduced to essay writing using the texts studied in the unit so far.

Lesson 6: Students continue to develop their textual analysis skills by examining a play.

Lesson 7: Students closely examine how characters and relationships are captured in texts, and analyse a range of extracts.

Lesson 8: Students closely consider what "themes" are and how texts use them, and practice writing an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final assessment task for the unit: a personal reflection on the ideas raised across the term.

Dymocks Tutoring

OCT - DEC
Dymocks Term 1 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students develop their reading comprehension as they consider the role of storytelling, its relationship to culture and what different meaning is shaped in stories.

Lesson 2: Students learn about how genre and perspective are used in storytelling, and practice analysing a short story.

Lesson 3: Students learn how characters can be used to explore certain themes in a text, and practice analysing a new short story.

Lesson 4: Students learn about narrative elements and how language techniques can create atmosphere in a text, and practice analysing a new short story.

Lesson 5: Students learn how to generate ideas and use narrative elements in their own creative writing.

Lesson 6: Students begin a close focus on the fantasy genre, and practice analysing film devices in an extract.

Lesson 7: Students learn about what character archetypes are, and practice textual analysis on extracts of a novel.

Lesson 8: Students learn about the 'hero's journey' and practice analysing a short film, including writing an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final assessment for the unit, a reading exam.

JAN - APR
Dymocks Term 2 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Using the NAPLAN criteria as a guide, students consider what makes a strong narrative or persuasive piece. They learn about sensory imagery and how to use techniques in their own narrative writing.

Lesson 2: Students learn how to structure a story and correctly format dialogue, and write a narrative with a close focus on using interesting verbs to describe action.

Lesson 3: Students learn how to use modality and sentence length in their persuasive writing, and compose a practice persuasive piece.

Lesson 4: Students learn how to build atmosphere in their narrative writing, and practice writing a complete creative piece.

Lesson 5: Students learn how to use descriptions in their persuasive writing, and practice writing a complete persuasive piece.

Lesson 6: Students learn about a range of film devices that might be used in a text, and practice interpreting and analysing a short film.

Lesson 7: Students learn a range of poetic devices that might be used in a text, and practice interpreting and analysing a poem.

Lesson 8: Students continue to practice analysing poetry, and learn how to write an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final exam for the unit, requiring them to comprehend and analyse a short film and a new poetry text.

APR - JUN
Dymocks Term 3 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students consider ideas about Australian identity and history raised in texts, and learn about language and visual techniques.

Lesson 2: Students examine texts set before the invasion of Australia, and develop both reading comprehension and textual analysis skills.

Lesson 3: Students examine texts about the Stolen Generations, and learn how to use visual devices to analyse a film clip.

Lesson 4: Students consider different versions of the "Australian Story," and learn how to write an analytical paragraph about a poem.

Lesson 5: Students begin a close study of a picture book and learn how to conduct a close textual analysis.

Lesson 6: Students continue their visual analysis and learn how to write an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 7: Students consider ideas about culture and reconciliation, and begin to analyse a multimedia text.

Lesson 8: Students learn how to compare two texts in their analytical writing.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final exam, including both short-answer questions on an unseen text and an analytical paragraph.

JUL - SEP
Dymocks Term 4 Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Students learn how to identify themes and ideas in a range of short texts, and are introduced to the concept of textual analysis.

Lesson 2: Students develop their comprehension and analysis skills by examining a new prose text.

Lesson 3: Students learn about the role historical context plays in texts, and practice their skills analysing a new prose text.

Lesson 4: Students consider how the theme of belonging is explored in texts, and practice analysing a text written in verse.

Lesson 5: Students are introduced to essay writing using the texts studied in the unit so far.

Lesson 6: Students continue to develop their textual analysis skills by examining a play.

Lesson 7: Students closely examine how characters and relationships are captured in texts, and analyse a range of extracts.

Lesson 8: Students closely consider what "themes" are and how texts use them, and practice writing an analytical paragraph.

Lesson 9: Students complete their final assessment task for the unit: a personal reflection on the ideas raised across the term.

Lesson breakdown

Talent 100

Review and Reinforcement
10 min
Explain and Explore
30 min
Practice and Performance
40 min
Recap and Synthesise
10 min

Dymocks Tutoring

Review and Reinforcement
10 min
Explain and Explore
30 min
Practice and Performance
40 min
Recap and Synthesise
10 min

Benefits

Experienced Tutors

Your child doesn't need a teacher. They need a tutor who can help them break down the subject and identify areas of improvement.

Great resources

We understand how to study smarter, not harder. That's why we condense our notes to give students only what they need to get ahead.

Small Classes

Unlike competitors, we limit classes to 12 so students get the attention they need in an interactive and engaging environment.

Individual support

Each student gets guaranteed personal attention in dedicated practice time.

Practical learning hubs

Our classrooms are designed to get the job done. Equipped with fast wi-fi and digital boards, they provide everything for students to study smart and get ahead.

On demand videos

Many of our subjects have additional video support to help students understand concepts in their own time.

Track progress

Using the Dymocks App you're able to keep track of weekly scores as well as tutor feedback. Few other businesses provide the level of feedback we do.

Topic Tests

Each subject has at least one and many have more than one topic test. Written in actual exam style we ensure students are prepared for success at school.

Max Learning System

Our NEW state-of-the art Max system helps students learn by providing quizzes and, over time, personalised mastery paths to get to success easier.

Expert Advice

As a member of our broader community, get access to academic advice and invitations to events and seminars to ensure you're always in the know.

Year round access

Students are able to access their resources until the end of the academic year. Perfect for that end of year practice!

No obligation lesson

All new students receive a no-obligation lesson to ensure that they love us before they enrol. Talk to our team today!

FAQs

Do you offer Opportunity Class and Selective School coaching?

We are currently developing our practice exam materials catering specifically to the new online Opportunity Class and Selective School exams.

These materials will be a digital subscription product available through our Digital Platform my-mentor.com.au from Term 2, 2024 and will contain thousands of practice questions by exam type (Maths, English, Thinking Skills) and mock exams (with solutions) for students to prepare and practice at home.

What makes Talent 100 different from other tuition centres?

There are many places where you can get good tuition for HSC subjects. However, Talent 100 is unique in its approach to results-focused teaching and learning. The results speak for themselves with hundreds of Talent 100 students achieving outstanding results every year.

At Talent 100, we help students study smarter, not harder, in the lead up to and during their assessments. We teach you exactly what you need to know in order to score top marks, and we’ll help you be exam-ready when it counts because our course programs are designed to help you prepare for exams all year round.

When is the right time to start tutoring?

Every student is different and there is no “right” time to get tutoring support. However, academic studies highlight the importance of ensuring the fundamentals of Maths and Reading are reinforced from an early age (5+) to have the right building blocks in place for high school and beyond. Our classes begin at Stage 2 (Year 3-4) and extend through to Stage 6 (HSC level). We support students of all levels across these stages to set and extend them to their potential.

This is why we have started Talent Primary. Learning is a lifelong journey and we want to be with you each and every step of the way. Our students partner with us for many years, from learning the foundations, to more advanced problem solving and ultimately to HSC success in Year 12 and beyond.

Who are the teachers and tutors at Talent 100?

At Talent 100, we call all of our teachers and tutors ‘Mentors’, because they do so much more than simply teach content. They guide our students to school and HSC success year after year.

The Talent 100 Academic Team comprehensively understands the NSW Education system and how to succeed in it either as academic high achievers or experienced qualified teachers with proven academic credentials.

As mentors, we represent:

  • Outstanding academic merit – Getting high marks requires having detailed and specific knowledge of the HSC syllabus. Talent 100 Mentors have achieved unparalleled success in the HSC and can use their specific knowledge to help you.
  • Effective communication and strong leadership skills – This ensures the theory can be taught to you in a way you will understand.
  • Passion for teaching and improving your marks – They understand how significant your academic results are in influencing your university course options and, ultimately, your career path, so they are committed to doing whatever it takes to get you there.

Who has written the Primary Course Materials for Talent 100?

Talent Primary has partnered with BrainBuilder Maths to develop its Singapore Maths program. Designed by Dr Fong Ho Kheong, a world-renowned Singapore Maths specialist in conjunction with Julia Fong, the course applies unique model drawing techniques for conceptual learning which consistently places Singapore students at the top of the International Rankings for Mathematics competitions. Julia also teaches the Primary classes across all four centres and is responsible for teacher training.

Our Writing programs have been developed by experienced NESA teacher Mr Harvey Liu. Boasting a teacher career spanning over 7 years, Harvey has applied his Masters of Creative Writing, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney to develop the materials based off new NESA guidelines to be implemented from 2024 onward. 

How do I join Talent Primary? Can I trial before I pay?

YES. All new students are entitled to a 1 week obligation free trial to attend the first lesson before committing and paying for the term. To join:

  • COMPLETE registration form
  • OR go to our ENQUIRE page and request a consultation with one of our specialist Consultants.

Alternatively, call us on 1300 999 100 today to let us know what classes you wish to join.

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