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Year 4 English Tutoring at AstraX Education

Build Strong Writers, Confident Speakers, and Critical Thinkers

The jump in Year 4 is real—students are expected to write more, think deeper, and express ideas with structure and clarity. But for many, English becomes frustrating. Their ideas are there—but the sentence structure, cohesion, and confidence? Not quite.

That’s exactly where AstraX steps in.

Our Year 4 English program isn’t just grammar drills or vague creative prompts—it’s a structured, term-by-term system that refines writing, develops analytical thinking, and builds confidence across every major writing mode: imaginative, persuasive, and informative.

Why Parents Choose AstraX for Year 4 English

Expert-Led Lessons: Our tutors are experienced educators who break complex skills into simple, engaging, step-by-step strategies.
Targeted Weekly Reviews: Every few weeks, students complete Diagnostic Reviews so we (and you) know exactly where they’re improving—and where they need support.
Small Group or 1-on-1 Tutoring: Choose focused group learning (max 6 per class) or limited private coaching for faster results.
Real Skill Development: We teach students how to write with clarity, creativity, and structure—no filler worksheets here.
Comprehensive Feedback: Students receive personalised feedback every cycle to help refine their writing voice and technique.

Course Structure – What We Cover Each Term

Persuasive, Imaginative & Informative Writing (Oct – Dec)

We kick off the year helping students explore and refine multiple writing styles. From vivid description to structured argument—this term builds foundational flexibility.

Crafting vivid descriptions with imagery and figurative language
Organising ideas clearly and logically across genres
Structuring arguments and analysing persuasive language
3x Diagnostic Reviews to track mastery

Imaginative Writing Mastery (Jan – Apr)

Students dive deep into storytelling—learning how to structure narratives, build tension, and craft scenes that come alive on the page.

Developing rich settings, unique characters, and vivid action
Building narrative arcs with clear beginnings, climaxes, and resolutions
Writing authentic dialogue and inner monologue
Diagnostic Reviews ensure we’re not just writing more—we’re writing better

Persuasive Writing Excellence (Apr – Jul)

This is where we sharpen their opinion-based writing—arming them with the structure, vocabulary, and techniques to write with impact and authority.

Paragraph structure and argument frameworks
Persuasive devices, rebuttals, and debating techniques
Writing speeches that are clear, convincing, and powerful
Strategic revision and editing for polish

Informative Writing & Visual Literacy (Jul – Sept)

Students learn to present facts with clarity—structuring explanations, interpreting visuals, and learning to write like researchers.

Structuring explanations, ordering ideas logically
Working with sources, visuals, infographics
Using objective tone and skimming strategies
Practice writing across various text types for NAPLAN prep and beyond

What Your Child Gets Every Week

✔ 60-minute high-engagement lessons (live online or in-person)

✔ Weekly practice and worksheets aligned with school expectations

✔ Diagnostic Reviews every 3 weeks for skill tracking

✔ Expert feedback to polish writing techniques

✔ Access to 1-on-1 support (limited availability)

English (1 hour per week)

$ $285

Per Team

Maximum 5 students per class for personalized attention
NSW syllabus aligned content covering all focus areas
Reading comprehension and fluency
Creative and narrative writing
Grammar and spelling patterns
Speaking and listening skills
Progress tracking for students and parents
Free trial session to experience our teaching approach

$ $513