Hi! My name is Elsa and I'm running a two day intensive holiday program that aims to clearly and concisely unpack the fundamentals of effective essay writing.

This course has resulted from my observation that although teachers expect students to write essays of a significantly higher calibre in senior school, students are rarely taught how to do this and are often left struggling, not knowing what to do or how to improve. This course seeks to fill this gap, and aims to give students a clear understanding of what effective writing is, why we do it and how exactly it can be done. Ultimately, it seeks to equip students with the insight, confidence and skills to tackle the HSC English course by themselves.

By focusing upon the core concepts and skills for essay writing, this course will:
- Provide specific strategies for how to write effectively
- Require students to analyse examples of effective writing
- Require students to practice writing analytical paragraphs themselves
- Provide individualised assessments of students writing
- Unpack the concept of Discovery
- Teach students what is required for Paper 2
- Facilitate deeper critical and conceptual thinking
- Provide helpful resources

The course will be taught in groups of three or four students, and will last for 3.5 hours per day. Lessons will be conducted in Pennant Hills at a location accessible by public transport. The course will cost $100/day, which is a discounted rate as I am hoping to help students who are struggling and don't know how to improve. A reduced fee can be arranged for students who sign up as a group.

I have 5+ years of tutoring experience, all my students have received Band 6s in English, and I graduated from high school as an All-Rounder, state ranker (in S&C) and an ATAR of 98.95. Please don't hesitate to call or text me on 0432 541 777 or email at elsa.young.m@gmail.com for further information.