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Year 7 ACER Scholarship Writing Camp (for Year 4 & 5)

A 10-week guided sprint designed for Year 4 and 5 students preparing for the Year 7 ACER scholarship exam. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and creative/persuasive writing.

20 Language Practices10 Reading Comprehensions10 Scholarship-Standard Writing Tasks
Human-teacher grading

Includes 10 essay markings — each covers your first draft and rewrite marking.

Course outline

WeekFocusTopics
Week 1

Creative Writing

  • Planning & Story Structure
Week 2

Creative Writing

  • Picture Prompts & Imagery
Week 3

Creative Writing

  • Building Tension & Hooks
Week 4

Creative Writing

  • Plot Development & Complications
Week 5

Creative Writing

  • Descriptive Writing & Atmosphere
Week 6

Persuasive Writing

  • Structuring Arguments & PEEL
Week 7

Persuasive Writing

  • Transition Phrases & Flow
Week 8

Persuasive Writing

  • Mastering Counterarguments
Week 9

Persuasive Writing

  • Using Evidence & Strong Vocabulary
Week 10

Persuasive Writing

  • Final Review & Exam Practice