English

Building on a solid foundation in high school English is why Year 8 is so important in your English development. It will underpin success in English throughout High School, including your HSC. Dymocks Tutoring Year 8 English course will make sure you develop a comprehensive understanding and application of literary, analytical and communication skills. Your child’s analytical and persuasive skills will be enhanced through their study of Year 8 English. The ability to analyse a variety of complex texts and text types is the core of Dymock's Year 8 English tutoring. Dymocks Tutoring will build your ability to utilise language to communicate with the intended purpose, audience and context made clear. Dymocks Tutoring will ensure you have a strong understanding of foundational concepts preparing you for higher-level High School English.

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Lesson breakdown

Review and Reinforcement

A review of the prior week to reinforce learning and retention.and a quiz to assess their understanding of the previous week’s lesson.

10 min

Explain and Explore

Students are guided through a detailed analysis of the subject material by the tutor. The aim is to break up the material so that it can be manageably understood and retained by students.

30 min

Practice and Performance

A practical session where students are guided on how to appropriately respond to different question types and practice various written styles.

40 min

Recap and Synthesise

Students test their mastery of the concepts presented through a short quiz. Real-time feedback is given to identify areas for further practice.

10 min

Term course program

Dymocks Term 1

In this unit, students explore the different ways Australia has been portrayed in poetry and understand what makes a poem ‘uniquely Australian.’ They learn to analyse poetic techniques and write extended responses comparing conflicting perspectives about Australian identity. Students also consider the idea of rhetoric and persuasive writing. They will learn how to use techniques to make their own work engaging and convince readers of their point of view. View the lesson plan

OCT - DEC

Dymocks Term 2

Students will explore historical context, representation and perspectives. They will also evaluate the way that authors integrate historical information into their work with a close focus on ‘war writing.’ They will develop their skills in analytical writing including composing full essays. View the lesson plan

JAN - APR

Dymocks Term 3

Introduction to Shakespearean Literature: Students complete a close study of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, learning how to read and analyse a dramatic text as well as focusing on how texts explore complex themes and values. They also consider how these themes have been visualised in film. Students practice writing analytically including planning and structuring essay responses. View the lesson plan

APR - JUN

Dymocks Term 4

This term, students investigate how intercultural experiences shape the way we view the world and the people around us. They consider how the core theme of “belonging” is explored in a variety of texts and the relationship of the individual to their society. Students practice writing analytically including planning and structuring essay responses, as well as undertaking creative narrative writing tasks. View the lesson plan

JUL - SEP

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English

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The Dymocks Learning System

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99 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered in year 8 English?

Our Year 8 English program covers the full syllabus, ensuring that your child learns everything they need to succeed at school and, importantly, in the NAPLAN in Year 9.

Our year 8 English tutors will ensure students develop a comprehensive understanding and application of literary, analytical and communication skills. Students will develop their analytical and persuasive skills and analyse various complex texts. They’ll build their ability to utilise language and communicate their intended purpose, audience and context. Our year 8 English tutors will ensure students understand foundational concepts to prepare them for higher-level high school English.

How do I start studying year 8 English?

Students can begin their studies once they have successfully enrolled in the subject. They will complete a quiz at the start and end of the lesson to recap and retain their knowledge to apply to future exams.

How many terms are in year 8 English?

Our Year 8 math program covers all the elements of the syllabus. There are four terms in our year 8 English tutoring course:

Term 1 — Students will learn what makes a poem ‘uniquely Australia,’ analyse poetic techniques, write extended responses, consider the concept of rhetoric and persuasive writing and use these techniques to make their work engaging.
Term 2 — Students will evaluate how authors integrate historical information into their works with a close focus on war writing. They will implement these skills into their writing.
Term 3 — A close study of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will teach students how to analyse a dramatic text and focus on how the text explores complex themes and values.
Term 4 — By investigating how intercultural experiences shape how we view the world and the people around us, students will explore the theme of “belonging” and the individual’s relationship to society. Students will write analytically, including planning and structuring essay responses and completing creative narrative writing tasks.

Each term includes nine weekly lessons with a practice test to ensure students have engaged with and learned the relevant concepts for each term.

How much does year 8 English tutoring cost?

Dymocks Tutoring offers small group year 8 English tutoring at $432 per term, or $32 an hour. You can save 10% with discounts, which makes the course highly affordable! It includes nine weekly lessons per term for 1.5 hours per lesson and access to one-on-one support. Our tutors will help students perform to the best of their ability and maximise their marks in future exams.

Our year 8 English tutors — former students and current teaching professionals — have a track record of giving students the confidence they need to succeed. With 99% of students reporting their confidence had significantly improved and that school became much easier, you can trust our team of experts to give your children the support they need to succeed.

Dymocks Tutoring offers a free trial to all students to determine if our year 8 English tutoring is well suited to their needs.

How do I enrol in year 8 English tutoring?

Complete our enrolment form today to enrol in our group or private tutoring in Australia for year 8 English online. Select the year 8 English course and submit your payment to get started. If you have any queries, reach out to our customer service team, who will be more than happy to assist.