Building Vocabulary and Word Knowledge

Understanding Grammar and Sentences

Reading and Comprehension Skills

Exploring and Responding to Literature

Writing and Creating Texts

Listening, Speaking and Communication

S.No	Topic	What We Cover
01	Interpersonal Language & Roles	Language varies depending on roles, relationships, and situations. This session explores greetings, polite expressions, and familiar language used with friends, adults, and elders. It introduces respectful communication practices, including First Nations greetings and cultural protocols. Attention is given to how language choices help show respect and build positive relationships.
02	Identifying Purpose & Audience	Texts are written for different purposes such as entertaining, informing, or persuading. This session focuses on recognising purpose through language, structure, and visual features. It also examines who a text is written for and how this affects word choice and presentation. Simple comparisons help develop early analytical reading skills.
03	Simple Informative Paragraph	This session focuses on sharing information clearly through a short paragraph on a familiar topic. Emphasis is placed on organising ideas with a clear main idea and supporting details. Topic-specific vocabulary replaces vague or everyday words. Sentence clarity and accuracy are prioritised over length or complexity.
04	Capitals, Commas & Handwriting Fluency	Writing conventions are essential for clear communication. This session focuses on using capital letters in titles and commas in lists. Equal attention is given to handwriting skills such as letter formation, spacing, and writing on the line. Fluency and legibility are key outcomes.
05	Expressing Preferences About Texts	This session develops the ability to express likes and dislikes about texts using precise vocabulary. Reasons are added to explain preferences clearly. Both spoken and written responses are practised. Respectful expression of opinions is emphasised throughout.
06	Compound Sentences (and, but, so)	Ideas can be linked to improve sentence flow and clarity. This session explores how and, but, and so connect two ideas. Examples show how meaning changes with different conjunctions. The focus is on improving sentence quality rather than increasing length.
07	Characters & Settings in Stories	Stories are shaped by who is in them and where they take place. This session examines how characters are connected to settings and how settings influence events. Familiar narratives and texts by Australian and First Nations authors are included. Patterns across stories are explored.
08	Narrative Recount (Beginning–Middle–End)	A narrative recount retells events in the order they occurred. This session focuses on structuring a recount with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Sequencing events logically is emphasised. Time words support clarity and organisation.
09	Listening, Turn-Taking & Responding	Effective communication requires listening as well as speaking. This session focuses on active listening, waiting for turns, and responding appropriately. Examples of good and poor responses are explored. Emphasis is placed on respectful participation in discussions.
10	Term Review & Mini Assessment	This session consolidates learning across grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. Integrated tasks allow skills to be applied together. The focus is on demonstrating understanding rather than introducing new content. Reflection supports readiness for the next term.

Student in a tutoring session with their tutor

Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session to reinforce learning

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept introduction with examples and guided practice

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student works through problems with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student applies skills independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, homework assignment, and preview of next session

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