Language
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
Year 4 English
Students learn about complex language features, varied sentence structures and expand their vocabulary. Over the year they also learn a significant number of new high-frequency sight words and words that need to be decoded phonically, and a range of punctuation conventions, as well as an understanding of how literary devices, illustrations and diagrams make meaning in printed text. They create a range of written texts of their own for various purposes and audiences.
In-session content
Your content plan appears in the learning environment, sequenced to your learning needs and accessible with ease by you and your tutor.
An example content plan sequenced in the Cluey Learning Platform.
Writing
- Create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts
- Edit own texts
- Construct texts with written, visual and multimodal components
Reading fluency and comprehension
- High-frequency sight words
- Phonic decoding of unfamiliar words
- Literal and inferred meaning
- Effect of literary devices
Literature
- Fiction and non-fiction texts
- Picture books and multimodal texts
- Rhyming verse and poetry
Primary English
Year 4 English
Welcome to Year 4 English, where your child will develop and demonstrate fluency in reading, as well as the ability to create and control their own written texts.
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We’ve got the curriculum covered
Language
Writing
Reading fluency and comprehension
Literature
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How does our approach to learning work?
Tailored tutoring with a plan
The learning programme
Structured around your child's individual needs and goals, our learning programmes adapt over time to build confidence and offer the right help at the right time.
Quality content
- Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programmes is structured according to your child's skill level and individual needs.
- We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and designed to help your child thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live, face-to-face and online
- Expert tutors matched to your child's needs
- Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
- Designed to be fun and engaging
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Practice exercises
Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your child's progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
Learn from home (or anywhere) via our online platform.
Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.
Reschedule easily when things get busy
Consistent learning leads to progress that matters
From step one to step done, we're with your child for their entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow your child to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure your child is getting the right help at the right pace.
Guided tutoring helps your child realise their potential.
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Experts in Primary English
Meet Dr Selina Samuels
Dr Samuels and her Education team developed Cluey's unique CENTRE approach, and have created interactive learning programs that map to the curriculum and allow students to work at their own level and pace.
English Tutoring Program Based on the Curriculum
Cluey's Primary English learning programmes are based on the New Zealand Curriculum for K-6 and focus on core literacy skills, including reading and writing techniques in the early years, and grammar and punctuation in the senior years. Our personalised approach gives your child the opportunity to slow down in the areas they find challenging to ensure they ‘get it’.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Primary English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional NCEA achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Kriti
University Student (Bachelor of Commerce)
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Kriti completed her Year 12 certificate with an ATAR of 95.60. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce. Kriti has vast experience tutoring English to students of various abilities and ages. She focuses on individuals needs and caters to their learning style with a flexible and approachable attitude.
Dawn
University Student (Bachelor of Education (Secondary))
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Dawn completed her Bachelor of Creative Services with a Writing minor in 2013 followed by her Masters in Design in 2016. She commenced her Bachelor of Education with an English major in 2020. She has several years experience as a formal English tutor to primary and secondary students, both online and face to face. Dawn is an approachable, friendly and encouraging tutor. She encourages students to overcome whatever they're struggling with, assisting students in breaking down and understanding complex essay questions and more.
Jannine
University Student (Masters of Teaching Primary and Secondary)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary & Intermediate
Jannine is currently studying her Masters in Education, Primary and Secondary at Deakin University. In 2018 she completed her Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology at Griffith University. Jannine is a patient tutor who looks forward to enhancing her experience with tutoring and helping herself and others to learn and develop learning strategies that help her students grow.
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Cluey is helping students with a wide range of learning needs
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“My son has been going to Cluey Learning for the past few months and has had 23 lessons in total. I can definitely see the improvement and confidence in his English skills, thanks to his tutor’s guidance and amazing patience. Furthermore, each session was specifically tailored for my son, which increased the quality of the lessons. I would definitely recommend Cluey to any parents looking to help unlock their child’s potential, help them build confidence and make them excited to learn!”
Cindy Le
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Cluey 1 Hour Tutoring Sessions
Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice
Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.
Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.
After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.
Session breakdown
First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
- Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
45 Minutes
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work through any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions
Post-session 5 minutes
Tutor written feedback
- Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress