Reading comprehension
Finding evidence, inferring meaning and answering in full sentences.
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Primary English, K-6
Primary English tutoring that starts with reading.
Comprehension, grammar and writing taught in a set order, so each session builds on the last.
- Reading and writing
- Marked writing samples
- Years K to 6
What we cover
The English skills we teach.
Grammar and punctuation
Sentence types, tense, clauses and correct punctuation.
Spelling and vocabulary
Word patterns, prefixes and suffixes, plus a weekly word list.
Narrative writing
Planning, character, setting and a clear beginning, middle and end.
Persuasive writing
Position statements, reasons, evidence and a firm conclusion.
Speaking and listening
Short presentations and note taking for class tasks.
How sessions work
A typical one hour session.
- 1
Warm up (5 minutes)
Quick review of last week's spelling and vocabulary.
- 2
Reading task (20 minutes)
A short text, then comprehension questions with the tutor.
- 3
Skill focus (20 minutes)
One grammar or writing skill, taught with examples.
- 4
Writing (10 minutes)
A short piece using the skill just taught.
- 5
Wrap up (5 minutes)
Home practice set and a note written for parents.
FAQ
Common questions about primary English.
Still not sure? We answer questions about fees, tutor matching and session times on the phone.
Most primary students do one hour a week. Some do 90 minutes when we cover English and Maths together.
Yes, around 15 to 20 minutes a week. It is short on purpose so it gets done.
Yes. We tutor in homes across South-West Sydney and at our Gregory Hills centre.
Yes. We mark narrative and persuasive writing against the NAPLAN criteria in Years 3 and 5.
We extend with harder texts and OC or Selective style questions.
Talk to us
Ask about primary English tutoring.
Request a call and we will suggest a starting point based on your child's last school report.
Every family is different, so we tailor the plan on the phone. Fees, session times and tutor matching are all covered in one call.
A great first session, guaranteed.
If the first session does not click, we will match your child with a new Munk and cover the cost of the next session.
- In person only, in your home or at our Gregory Hills centre
- Working with Children Checked tutors
- Written notes after every session