English

At TSSM we cover VCE English in more detail than any other education provider in Victoria.

• Our courses are offered in the smallest class sizes available in the state, ensuring that you get more information and interaction from our teachers.
• You will benefit from our extensive team of professional English teachers, most of whom are current VCE assessors, providing you with many in-depth VCE programs throughout the year.
• With over a decade of experience in VCE education, let TSSM help you achieve your best in VCE.

Please read below for specific course information.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 1

This program will focus on analysing issues, essay writing and oral communication skills in preparation for Unit 1 studies. Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 1 Areas of Study including: Reading and creating texts; and Analysing and presenting argument.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 3

This program will focus on analysing issues, essay writing and oral communication skills in preparation for Unit 3 studies. Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; and Effective Oral Communication Skills.

English Unit 3 - The Advantage Classes - Intensive Weekly Tutorials

Students will develop a detailed knowledge of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; and Effective Oral Communication Skills. TSSM will cover the entire 2017 English Text Lists. Students will be able to select two texts from Text List 1 to study in detail during the course.

English Unit 3 - The Extension Classes - Intensive Weekly Tutorial Classes

Students will develop a detailed knowledge of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; and Effective Oral Communication Skills. TSSM will cover the entire 2017 English Text Lists. Students will be able to select two texts from Text List 1 to study in detail during the course.

English Easter Holiday Program - Unit 1

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for Unit 1 studies. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 1 Areas of Study including: Reading and creating texts; and Analysing and presenting argument.

English Easter Holiday Program - Unit 3

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Analysing argument; and a thorough analysis of two selected texts.

English Winter School - Head Start - Unit 2

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for Unit 2 studies. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical understanding of all Unit 2 Areas of Study including; Reading and comparing texts; and Analysing & presenting argument

English Winter School - Mid-way Revision and Head Start - Units 3 & 4

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills and students will gain an extensive Revision and Consolidation of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including: Reading and responding; and Creating and presenting; and Using language to persuade. Students will also receive a thorough Head Start on all Unit 4 Areas of Study including: Reading and responding; and Creating and presenting.

English Units 3 and 4 - The Advantage Classes - Intensive Weekly Tutorials

Students will be given a thorough revision of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study including: Reading and creating texts; and Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. TSSM will cover the entire year 12 English Text Lists. Students will be able to select two texts from Text List 1 and two texts from Text List 2 to study in detail during the course.

English Units 3 and 4 - The Extension Classes - Intensive Weekly Tutorials

Students will be given a thorough revision of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study including: Reading and creating texts; and Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. TSSM will cover the entire year 12 English Text Lists. Students will be able to select two texts from Text List 1 and two texts from Text List 2 to study in detail during the course.

English - September Holiday Program - Unit 2

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for the Unit 2 examination. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 2 Areas of Study including: Reading and comparing texts; and Analysing and presenting argument.

Analysing Argument - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument.

Paired Comparison - Tracks / Into the Wild - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Tracks / Into the Wild will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Burial Rites - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Burial Rites will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

All About Eve - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on All About Eve will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The Complete Maus - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The Complete Maus will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The White Tiger - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The White Tiger will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Cloudstreet - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Cloudstreet will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Measure for Measure - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Measure for Measure will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The Lieutenant - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The Lieutenant will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Mabo - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Mabo will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

No Sugar - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on No Sugar will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

I for Isobel - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on I for Isobel will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Medea and Other Plays - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Medea and Other Plays will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The Left Hand Of Darkness - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The Left Hand Of Darkness will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Old/New World - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Old/New World will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Behind the Beautiful Forevers will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The Thing Around Your Neck - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The Thing Around Your Neck will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Island: Collected Stories - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Island: Collected Stories will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

This Boy's Life - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on This Boy's Life will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Selected Poems - John Donne - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Selected Poems - John Donne will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Frankenstein - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on Frankenstein will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

English End-of-year Exam Revision Program - Units 3 and 4 Melbourne

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Reading and responding; Creating and presenting; and Using Language to Persuade.

English End-of-year Exam Revision Program - Units 3 and 4 Regional

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Reading and responding; Creating and presenting; and Using Language to Persuade. The English program will be an essay writing workshop. Students will be instructed on essay writing for the final exam including the analysis of language use and specific essay structure for the text and context components. In this program specific English texts will not be covered.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 3 - Wesley Offer

This program will focus on analysing issues, essay writing and oral communication skills in preparation for Unit 3 studies. Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; and Effective Oral Communication Skills.

English Unit 3 - Subject Mastery Extension Course

Students will complete an extensive range of examination style questions on all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and Responding; Creating and Presenting; and Using Language to Persuade; as well as Effective Oral Communication Skills.

English Units 3 & 4 - Subject Mastery Extension Course

Students will complete an extensive range of examination style questions on all Unit 3 & 4 Areas of Study including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 1 - Wesley Offer

This program will focus on analysing issues, essay writing and oral communication skills in preparation for Unit 1 studies. Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 1 Areas of Study including: Reading and creating texts; and Analysing and presenting argument.

The Golden Age - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This two hour session on The Lieutenant will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - Invictus / Ransom - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Invictus / Ransom will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - Stasiland / Nineteen Eighty-Four - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Stasiland / Nineteen Eighty-Four will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - Joyful Strains / The Namesake - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Joyful Strains / The Namesake will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - The Crucible / Year Of Wonders - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on The Crucible / Year Of Wonders will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - Bombshells / The Pelopiad - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Bombshells / The Pelopiad will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - Black Diggers / The Longest Memory - Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on Black Diggers / The Longest Memory will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Paired Comparison - I am Malala / Made in Dagenham- Exam Preparation

Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Analysing argument; Reading and comparing texts; and Presenting argument. This four and a half hour session on I am Malala / Made in Dagenham will focus on section B of the English exam, Paired Comparisons. This component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.