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“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
– Ignacio Estrada
At Beyond Tutoring, we take a focus on building strong foundations for young learners in the world of English. We understand that the early years are crucial for shaping a student’s language skills, and we’re here to provide the essential tools they need to succeed.
Many primary school students struggle with the fundamentals of English—Grammar and Punctuation, Reading, and Writing. That’s why our courses are tailored to address these core components comprehensively.
Our approach centres on nurturing and developing foundational skills. We believe that a solid foundation is the key to future success. In our courses, students embark on an exciting journey of discovery, learning the building blocks of English in an engaging and supportive environment.
We also place a strong emphasis on confidence in our young learners. Our courses not only focus on skill development but also aim to boost a child’s self-assurance in their abilities. We want every student to feel capable and excited about learning English.
15 Minutes
Review of homework
20 Minutes
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
65 Minutes
New concepts, explanations and drills
20 Minutes
Revision, preparing ahead, and setting homework
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Descriptions | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Recount Texts | Introduction to Narratives | Introduction to Procedures | Introduction to Descriptions – Understanding Descriptions |
Week 2 | Listening to and Reading Recount Texts | Character Description | Structure of Procedures | Spoken Descriptions |
Week 3 | Reading and Engaging with Picture Book Recount Texts | Complication | Spoken Procedures | Describing Familiar Objects |
Week 4 | Developing a Recount Presentation | Resolution | Written Procedures | Describing the Playground |
Week 5 | Developing Recount Texts | Retelling a Narrative | Visual Images in Procedures | Describing Classroom Items |
Week 6 | Spoken Recount Texts | Planning a Narrative | Introduction to Explanations | Describing Imaginative Subjects |
Week 7 | Jointly Constructed Written Recount Texts | Writing a Narrative | Structure of Explanations | Show and Tell Mastery |
Week 8 | Accompanying Visual Texts | Research for Narratives | Spoken Explanations | Building Detailed Descriptions |
Week 9 | End-of-Term Test | Jointly Constructed Narrative | Written Explanations | Grammatical Features in Descriptions |
Week 10 | Revision | Sharing and Reflection | Review and Application | Final Project and Review |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Poetry | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Persuasive Writing | Introduction to Information Reports | Introduction to Personal Responses | Introduction to Poetry |
Week 2 | Participating in Spoken Discussions | Brainstorming and Planning | Text Structure and Context | Exploring Poetic Structure |
Week 3 | Structuring a Written Discussion | Features of Information Reports | Oral Personal Responses | Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme |
Week 4 | Writing a Discussion Text | Writing an Introduction | Developing Opinion Statements | Alliteration and Sound Play |
Week 5 | Presenting a Spoken Exposition | Collecting and Organising Information | Guided and Jointly Constructed Reviews | Metaphor and Imagery |
Week 6 | Practice Spoken Expositions | Joint Construction of an Information Report | Written Personal Responses | Theme and Emotion in Poetry |
Week 7 | Structuring a Written Exposition | Writing Bundles of Information | Reflecting on Shared and Guided Reading | Reciting and Performing Poetry |
Week 8 | Writing a Exposition Text | Written Information Reports | Analysing and Responding to Character Traits | Writing Simple Poems |
Week 9 | Sharing Persuasive Texts | Creating Visual Texts | Exploring Different Text Genres | Experimenting with Poetic Devices |
Week 10 | Reflection, Revision and Test | Presenting Information Reports | Independent Written Reviews | Final Poetry Showcase and Review |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Discussions & Expositions | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Recount Texts | Introduction to Procedures and Explanations | Introduction to Information Reports | Introduction to Discussions and Expositions |
Week 2 | Personal Experience Recounts | Researching Procedures and Explanations | Research Skills and Note-taking | Structure of Discussions |
Week 3 | Working with Visual Aids in Recount Texts | Listening to and Giving Spoken Procedures | Coherent Structure of Information Reports | Spoken Discussions |
Week 4 | Practicing Spoken and Written Recount Texts | Presenting Spoken Explanations | Exploring Unfamiliar Topics | Research and Gathering Evidence |
Week 5 | Literary Recount Texts | Identifying Features of Written Procedures | Oral Presentations of Information Reports | Spoken Expositions |
Week 6 | Factual Recount Texts | Constructing Procedures as a Class | Clear and Lively Writing | Writing Discussions |
Week 7 | Researching Unfamiliar Recount Texts | Collaboratively Making Books of Procedures | Paragraphing Skills | Evaluating Persuasive Language |
Week 8 | Writing and Presenting Research-Based Recount Texts | Writing Sequential Explanations | Using Features in Information Reports | Written Expositions |
Week 9 | Sharing Recount Texts | Reviewing Procedures and Explanations | Visual Presentation of Information | Visual Support and Presentation |
Week 10 | Reflection, Revision and Short Test | Evaluation of Learning | Review and Reflection | Final Exposition Showcase and Review |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Poetry | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Description | Introduction to Narrative Writing | Introduction to Personal Responses | Introduction to Poetry |
Week 2 | Describing People | Developing Characters in Narratives | Developing Context and Text Description | Poetic Structures |
Week 3 | Describing Places | Setting and Plot in Narratives | Reflecting on Shared Reading | Poetic Devices |
Week 4 | Describing Things | Dialogue in Narratives | Spoken Personal Responses | Drawing Inspiration for Poetry |
Week 5 | Describing Images and Videos | Researching Content for Narrative Writing | Guided and Independent Written Responses | Spoken Poetry – Reciting Poetry with Expression |
Week 6 | Upleveling sentences | Developing Resolutions in Narratives | Using Pro Formas for Text Description | Exploring Themes in Poetry |
Week 7 | Description Writing with a Purpose | Using Suspense in Narratives | Developing Critical Skills | Analysing Poetic Styles |
Week 8 | Revising and Editing Description Writing | Oral Narratives and Storytelling | Incorporating Visual Aids in Reviews | Writing Critiques |
Week 9 | Description in Different Text Types | Jointly Constructed Narratives | Independent Review Writing | Refining Poetry through Revision |
Week 10 | Reflection on Description Writing, Revision, and Short Test | Revision | Review and Reflection | Poetry Showcase and Reflection |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Descriptions | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Procedures | Introduction to Information Reports | Exploring Themes and Issues in Narratives | What is Descriptive Writing? |
Week 2 | Reading and Following Procedures | Skimming and Scanning | Point of View in Narratives | Expanding Descriptive Vocabulary |
Week 3 | Writing Procedures | Writing an Opening Statement | Narrative Structure and Reader Positioning | Describing Familiar Subjects |
Week 4 | Understanding Explanations | Writing Paragraphs | Writing Narratives with Different Time Sequences | Describing Unfamiliar Subjects |
Week 5 | Reading and Analyzing Explanations | Elaborating on Information | Exploring Character Development in Narratives | Embedding Descriptions in Texts |
Week 6 | Writing Explanations | Adding Unusual Facts and Explanations | Researching New Content for Narratives | Crafting Literary Descriptions |
Week 7 | Using Visual Aids in Procedures and Explanations | Concluding an Information Report | Exploring Narrative Techniques: Flashbacks and Foreshadowing | Enhancing Spoken Descriptions |
Week 8 | Incorporating Opinion and Feeling in Descriptions | Spoken Information Reports | Experimenting with Narrative Structure in Prose | Critically Evaluating Descriptions |
Week 9 | Researching and Planning a Procedure or Explanation | Written Information Reports | Editing and Assessing Narrative Writing | Creative Descriptive Writing |
Week 10 | Writing and Sharing a Procedure or Explanation | Bibliography and Peer Feedback | Publishing and Sharing Narratives | Final Descriptive Showcase and Reflection |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 Poetry | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Persuasive Writing | Introduction to Factual Recounts | Introduction to Critical Responses | Introduction to Poetry |
Week 2 | Developing a Position and Organising Arguments | Developing the Orientation Stage | Text Structure Analysis | Understanding Poetic Structures |
Week 3 | Introduction to Persuasive Techniques, including Logos, Ethos, and Pathos | Developing the Record of Events Stage | Evaluating Visual and Written Texts | Mastering Poetic Devices |
Week 4 | Analysing the Strength of Arguments | Developing the Reorientation Stage | Peer Discussions and Questioning Techniques | Embracing Figurative Language |
Week 5 | Describing Images and Videos | Using Visual Texts in Recounts | Exploring Theme and Symbolism in Texts | Finding Inspiration in Personal Experiences |
Week 6 | Analysing Persuasive Writing, and videos of delivered debates/speeches | Personal Experience Recounts | Written Reviews – Book Knowledge and Critical Orientation | Exploring Themes in Poetry |
Week 7 | Writing an Introduction, and Topic Sentences for Arguments | Planning Spoken Recounts | Written Reviews – Evaluation and Recommendation | Expressive Poetry Recitation |
Week 8 | Delivering Persuasive Writing | Biographical Recounts | Point of View Analysis | Critiquing Poetry |
Week 9 | In-Class Debate | Publishing Recounts | Visual Images and Text Interpretation | Exploring Poetry Forms and Styles |
Week 10 | Review, Reflection + Short Test | Evaluation of Recounts | Culminating Project – Reflective Responses | Poetry Showcase and Reflection |
