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11+ Online Summer Creative Writing Course (Intermediate/Advanced)
Secure your Child's Place in a Top UK School
Pertinent for ISEB, Independent Schools and Grammar Schools who Test Creative Writing
8th-10th August 2022 (9am-2pm)
Suitable for your school of choice
Live online lessons led by an experienced qualified teacher
Small class sizes (maximum of 12 students)
Mock writing exam
End of course report
- Telephone call after the course to discuss mock exam results
Course Price: £240
Contact us today to find out the entrance exam requirements for your chosen schools.
Course Structure
8th August 2022
Day 1
9:00am-10:00am: Spelling
Break
10:15am- 11:15pm: Punctuation
Lunch
12:15pm-1:00pm: Grammar Part 1
Break
1:15pm- 2:00pm: Grammar Part 2
9th August 2022
Day 2
9:00am-10:00am: Recounts
Break
10:15am- 11:15pm: Narrative
Lunch
12:15pm-1:00pm: Persuasive Writing
Break
1:15pm- 2:00pm: Descriptive Writing
10th August 2022
Day 3
9:00am-10:00am: Non - Chronological Reports
Break
10:15am- 11:15pm: Planning
Lunch
12:15pm-1:00pm: Mock Exam
Break
1:15pm- 2:00pm: Editing
Your Course Instructor
Gemma
Experienced Eleven Plus Tutor and Qualified Teacher
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
BEd (Hons) Primary Education- 1st Class Honors [University of Hertfordshire]
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Fully DBS Enhanced Certified
TEACHING BACKGROUND ( SINCE 2010)
5* Rated Tutor
Primary Class Teacher (2010 - 2013)
Senior Leader & Primary Class Teacher (2013 - 2015)
Primary School Assistant Headteacher (2015 - 2017)
Entrance Exam Tutor (2017 - Present)
HOBBIES & OTHER SKILLS
Latin American & Contemporary Dance
Who is this 11+ Creative Writing Course suitable for?
This course is suitable for all independent school applicants. The majority of Independent Schools tend to assess writing either through a test set by the school or an ISEB test.
Certain Grammar Schools also require students to complete an extended writing task as part of their 11+ entrance test.
This course is suitable for applicants applying for the following Grammar Schools:
Kent
Kent Medway
Essex
Devon – Colyton Grammar School, Torquay Boys Grammar School, Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Churston Ferrers Grammar School & Devonport High School for Girls
Surrey – Tiffin School, Wilsons, Sutton Grammar School, Nonsuch High School for Girls & Wallington High School for Girls, Wallington County Grammar School
London - St Olave's Grammar School & Henrietta Barnett School
Trafford – Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Wirral – St Anselm’s College
Yorkshire – The Crossley Heath School & The North Halifax Grammar School
11+ Creative Writing Course Content
Our 11+ Creative Writing Course is designed to help children of all abilities achieve the skills and confidence to approach every kind of writing challenge.
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar:
Common spelling mistakes
Tricky spelling rules and patterns
Sentence structures and clauses
Punctuation (commas, apostrophes, inverted commas, semi-colons, colons, hyphens and dashes)
Composition:
Identify the audience and purpose for writing and select the appropriate form for their writing
Build cohesion within and across paragraphs (pronouns, precise tense choices and adverbials)
Planning ideas
Selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary to enhance writing
Using figurative language to add meaning or build atmosphere in narratives (similes, metaphors, personification)
Presentation:
Handwriting is fluent, joined and legible