Year 6 English
Completing Stage 3 with confidence — mastering extended writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking.
Course Structure
Forty lessons across four terms
Each term focuses on different text types and advanced skills, completing Stage 3 and preparing for Year 7.
Narrative, Theme & Deep Comprehension
Narrative craft, inference, author's purpose
Narrative Structure & Advanced Plot
- Analyse themes, character motivation, and plot development
- Identify author intent and narrative point of view
- Infer meaning using evidence and quotations
Characterisation & Motivation
- Develop character voice and depth
- Show character motivation through action
- Create complex, believable characters
Theme and Author Intent
- Identify and analyse themes
- Understand author's purpose
- Support interpretations with evidence
Sentence Variety & Cohesion
- Use complex sentences effectively
- Understand main and subordinate clauses
- Create paragraph cohesion
Dialogue for Tension and Voice
- Use dialogue for impact
- Punctuate dialogue correctly
- Develop distinct character voices
Show vs Tell (Advanced)
- Create vivid imagery through showing
- Use varied sentence structure
- Engage readers through descriptive technique
Editing for Impact
- Revise for clarity and effect
- Use punctuation for emphasis
- Refine word choice
Deep Comprehension Strategies
- Apply advanced comprehension strategies
- Make sophisticated inferences
- Support answers with textual evidence
Narrative Assessment
- Write an extended narrative
- Apply sophisticated techniques
- Demonstrate mastery
Reflection & Feedback
- Reflect on learning
- Provide constructive feedback
- Set improvement goals
Structured learning materials
Every page is carefully selected and organized with clarity and understanding in mind — materials designed to support the KEY Method approach.
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Designed for literary mastery
Our English materials build analytical skills through carefully sequenced texts, examples, and exercises that develop critical literacy.
Our Approach
The KEY Method in English
Every lesson is designed around three principles: structured Knowledge, active Engagement, and measurable Yield — all informed by your child's MindPrint cognitive profile.
Advanced Comprehension
Develop sophisticated analytical skills through deep reading of complex texts and evidence-based interpretation.
Extended Writing
Master sustained, structured writing across narrative, persuasive, and analytical forms with advanced language control.
Critical Communication
Build confidence in formal speaking, debate, and discussion with emphasis on evidence and logical reasoning.
High School Ready
Comprehensive preparation for Year 7 English with strong foundations in analysis, argument, and creative expression.
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Every lesson is tailored to your child's unique cognitive profile. MindPrint assessment reveals how your child processes information, allowing us to adapt pacing, structure, and task design to their specific strengths and challenges.
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Designed for Year 7 readiness
Advanced instruction
Sophisticated teaching of grammar, vocabulary, and text analysis with high expectations.
Analytical thinking
Develop critical literacy through close reading, evidence-based response, and logical argument.
Stage 3 mastery
Complete coverage of NSW English K–10 Stage 3 outcomes preparing for high school.
Rigorous feedback
Detailed assessment and constructive feedback to ensure mastery and growth.
Curriculum Alignment
This course follows the NSW English K–10 Syllabus for Stage 3, covering all outcomes for Year 6 students. Content is sequenced to complete primary English and prepare for high school success.
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We'll recommend the right structure for your child — no pressure, just a conversation about what works best.