Year 5 English

Year 5 English Tutoring at AstraX Education

From stronger readers to sharper writers—this is the foundation that lifts them above the rest.

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Year 5 is where the pressure starts to build. NAPLAN. Selective prep. High school looming in the distance. And if a student’s English skills are shaky here? It only snowballs.

That’s where AstraX steps in.

This isn’t just about writing. It’s about mastering the English language—understanding how it works, how it’s read, and how to use it with power and precision.

What Makes This Program Different?

We go wide AND deep: From imaginative to informative writing, grammar to reading analysis, vocabulary to timed responses—we leave nothing out.
Weekly feedback loops: Students don’t just do the work—they refine it, improve it, and build confidence doing it.
High-performance focus: Everything we teach is mapped to actual assessment criteria students face now and in the future.

Term-by-Term Breakdown

Language Fundamentals & Writing Fluency

Set the groundwork for success. Students learn to:

Vary sentence structure for impact
Apply grammar rules like a pro
Build cohesive paragraphs and edit with intention
Start working with complex ideas and clear structure

Mastering Imaginative Writing & Reading

We go beyond storytelling—this is about deep reading and sharp expression:

Understand characterisation, setting, narrative arc
Learn how to use literary devices like metaphor, simile, and personification
Start analyzing short texts and building interpretations
Respond creatively and analytically to literature

Persuasion & Argument Power

This one levels them up:

Construct sharp, persuasive arguments
Use rhetorical techniques (ethos, logos, pathos)
Dissect advertising, speeches, opinion pieces
Write timed persuasive responses under exam conditions

Reading Comprehension & Informative Writing

We finish strong with advanced comprehension and research-based tasks:

Analyze complex texts for meaning, tone, and purpose
Structure informative responses with clarity and logic
Learn how to skim, scan, and infer
Develop objective tone and precision in language

What Your Child Walks Away With

Stronger written and verbal communication
Confidence in reading under pressure
High-level grammar and vocab
Structured thinking for school and tests
A mindset ready for Selective, OC, NAPLAN or just plain academic excellence

English (1 hour per week)

$ $285

Per Team

Maximum 5 students per class for personalized attention
NSW syllabus aligned content covering all focus areas
Advanced reading and text analysis
Persuasive and informative writing
Vocabulary expansion
Presentation skills development
Free trial session to experience our teaching approach
Progress tracking for students and parents

$ $513