11+ English
Help with preparing your child for the 11+ English exam for selection into a grammar school or independent school is available through our 11+ Language Sense Programme. This is English tuition aimed at teaching 11+ exam candidates how to be skillful and effective verbal and written communicators, how to make sense of the written and spoken word, to think creatively and independently and as a result increase cognitive function, verbal reasoning and aptitude. It is very comprehensive11+ tutoring.
What is the Aim of 11+ English Programme?
11+ English is a course designed to help children:
- write intelligibly
- speak and write using a wider vocabulary and with interesting language
- understand written instructions
- perform at their best in the 11+ exams
- excel in English when they arrive in secondary school
It is ideal for
- children in state or independent schools
- preparation for 11+ entrance examinations
- fluent readers
11+ English Main Topics
Our 11+ English Programme ensures that your child will develop and improve skills in:
- creative writing
- comprehension and deductive reasoning
- spelling
- vocabulary
- grammar and punctuation
- verbal reasoning technique
The 11+ English with the Language Sense Method
Creative Writing
Some of the strategies we use include:
- creative writing workshops
- modelling and guided writing
- story elements analysis
- graphic organisers
- proof reading techniques
- publication of stories
- practise of story titles which re-occur in exams
- extensive practise in developing persuasive writing skills on topical issues
Comprehension
Some of the strategies we use include:
- research based methods
- direct, explicit instruction on reading strategies
- instructions cover finding main idea & details
- compare and contrast
- context clues for word meanings
- making predictions
- deductive reasoning techniques
- 11+ exam practice papers
Spelling
Some of the strategies we use include:
- research based methods
- direct, explicit instruction on spelling strategies
- fun reinforcement activities
- improves memory for appearance and usage of words
Grammar and Punctuation
Some of the strategies we use include:
- research based methods
- direct, explicit instruction on important grammatical rules
- structured, engaging reinforcement
- correct grammar and punctuation becomes automatic
Vocabulary
Some of the strategies we use include:
- research based methods
- explicit, systematic instruction on critical vocabulary
- practise through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities
- develop robust vocabulary necessary for academic success
11+ General Knowledge
Some of the strategies we use include:
- reading and comprehending the news
- topical issues comprehension
- persuasive writing on topical issues
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