Language
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
Year 3 English
In Year 3, students are developing their reading skills and using a range of strategies to recognise and decode words. They are learning to understand the range of purposes and audiences for spoken and written language and also learning to create their own texts for specific purposes and audiences. They are also learning to reflect on and assess their own writing and that of others.
In-session content
Your content plan appears in the learning environment, sequenced to your learning needs and accessible with ease by you and your tutor.
An example content plan sequenced in the Cluey Learning Platform.
Writing
- Create short texts
- Edit own texts
- Construct texts with visual and written components
Reading fluency and comprehension
- Contextual, semantic, grammatical and phonic knowledge
- Identify audience of texts
- Literal and inferred meaning
- Textual structures
Literature
- Fiction and non-fiction texts
- Picture books
- Rhyming verse and poetry
Primary English
Year 3 English
Welcome to Year 3 English, where your child will focus on reading fluency and positive engagement with spoken and written texts.
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We’ve got the curriculum covered
Language
Writing
Reading fluency and comprehension
Literature
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We’ve got all your child's learning goals covered
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How does our approach to learning work?
Tailored tutoring with a plan
The learning programme
Structured around your child's individual needs and goals, our learning programmes adapt over time to build confidence and offer the right help at the right time.
Quality content
- Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programmes is structured according to your child's skill level and individual needs.
- We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and designed to help your child thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live, face-to-face and online
- Expert tutors matched to your child's needs
- Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
- Designed to be fun and engaging
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Practice exercises
Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your child's progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
Learn from home (or anywhere) via our online platform.
Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.
Reschedule easily when things get busy
Consistent learning leads to progress that matters
From step one to step done, we're with your child for their entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow your child to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure your child is getting the right help at the right pace.
Guided tutoring helps your child realise their potential.
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Experts in Primary English
Meet Dr Selina Samuels
Dr Samuels and her Education team developed Cluey's unique CENTRE approach, and have created interactive learning programs that map to the curriculum and allow students to work at their own level and pace.
English Tutoring Program Based on the Curriculum
Cluey's Primary English learning programmes are based on the New Zealand Curriculum for K-6 and focus on core literacy skills, including reading and writing techniques in the early years, and grammar and punctuation in the senior years. Our personalised approach gives your child the opportunity to slow down in the areas they find challenging to ensure they ‘get it’.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Primary English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional NCEA achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Mariam
University Student (Bachelor of Computer Science)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Mariam completed her International Baccalaureate in 2020, scoring 39, which is equivalent of an ATAR of 97.35. For 1 year she volunteer-tutored English, Mathematics and Science for primary at a formal tutoring centre. During high school she also she tutored students in years 7-11 in English Literature, French and Psychology. Mariam is a confident tutor with great communication skills. She is passionate about education, teaching in a wide range of subjects.
Lori
Tutor (BA Linguistics)
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Lori completed her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics in 1998. In 2010 she completed her Bachelor of Law & Graduate Diplomas in Legal Practice at Charles Darwin University. In 2010 she commenced studying her TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers Of another Language) Certificate. Lori has worked for over 20 years assisting people aged 15-64 years with skills needed to enter or return to mainstream education. Lori is confident in building relationships with a variety of students, identify their needs and solving these needs with acquired expertise and mentorship.
Erin
University Student (Commerce/Law)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Erin completed her Year 12 certificate with an ATAR of 98.60. She is currently studying Commerce/Law at Monash University. Erin aims to deliver engaging and enjoyable lessons to students of all abilities to help them achieve and exceed their academic goals.
We’ve helped families around New Zealand
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82% of Cluey parents agree their child’s grades have improved
85% of Cluey parents agree their child is more confident
Cluey is helping students with a wide range of learning needs
Read reviewsEach session was specifically tailored for my son
“My son has been going to Cluey Learning for the past few months and has had 23 lessons in total. I can definitely see the improvement and confidence in his English skills, thanks to his tutor’s guidance and amazing patience. Furthermore, each session was specifically tailored for my son, which increased the quality of the lessons. I would definitely recommend Cluey to any parents looking to help unlock their child’s potential, help them build confidence and make them excited to learn!”
Cindy Le
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Cluey 1 Hour Tutoring Sessions
Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice
Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.
Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.
After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.
Session breakdown
First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
- Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
45 Minutes
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work through any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions
Post-session 5 minutes
Tutor written feedback
- Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress