HSC English Essay Writing

2018 Syllabus | Common Module | English Modules | Essay Writing | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Standard English | Studying

Billy Elliot and the Human Experience: A Guide for HSC Students
BySave My HSC 13 September 202413 September 2024

Are you preparing for the HSC English exams and looking for a comprehensive guide to Billy Elliot? This article delves into the film’s exploration of the human experience, offering insights into connections, empathy, emotions, and storytelling. Perfect for HSC students and parents looking for good resources, this guide will help you understand key themes and prepare…

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Advanced English | English Modules | Essay Writing | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper Two | Standard English | Studying

How Important are Trials Really in the NSW HSC?
BySave My HSC 6 September 20246 September 2024

The Higher School Certificate (HSC) trials in New South Wales (NSW) are often seen as a daunting hurdle for Year 12 students. But how important are these trials really? This article delves into the significance of HSC trial exams, their impact on final results, and why they are crucial for student success. Understanding HSC Trials…

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English Modules | Essay Writing | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Uncategorised

Mastering Thesis Statements and Quotes for HSC English: Essential Tips and Strategies
BySave My HSC 27 August 202427 August 2024

Unlock the secrets to crafting powerful thesis statements and effectively using quotes in your HSC English essays. Discover expert tips, strategies, and examples to boost your exam performance and achieve top marks. English Standard, English Advanced and English Studies all have specific modules that need to be covered separately but the Common Module is the…

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2018 Syllabus | Essay Writing | HSC English Essay Writing

How to Write a Band 6 English Essay (Scaffolding)
BySave My HSC 12 April 202112 April 2021

A scaffold, in simple terms is the training wheels of an essay. Much like those of a bicycle, it functions in the same way to guide a young learner while they figure out how to ride the bike without assistance.

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Advanced English Module C: Representation and Text | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper Two

TS Eliot Essay
BySave My HSC 15 July 2018

This is an example of a high range response of a TS Eliot essay. As a critical study, the respondent must assess his work as a whole and be aware of the broader contextual impact of the work. This response is for the 2013 English HSC. Explore how time and place are used in…

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Video Lesson – SparkNotes vs reading texts
BySave My HSC 27 January 201627 October 2017

There is no denying that reading sure can be a chore. Before 1990 or in other words ancient history, people didn’t have the internet freely available to give them a video lesson or information by the bucket. In this age books were the obvious choice for the consumption of ideas. Thankfully, we no longer need…

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Advanced English Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context | Advanced English Module B: Critical Study of Texts | Advanced English Module C: Representation and Text | Area of Study: Belonging | Comprehension Skills | Creative Writing | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper One Practice Questions | Paper Two | Standard English Module A: Experience Through Language | Standard English Module B: Close Study of Text | Standard English Module C: Texts and Society | Studying

Surviving the HSC Trials
BySave My HSC 30 June 201424 August 2016

In an act of supreme mercy on the part of our educational system, you don’t just sit the HSC once, you get to sit it twice. Yes, celebrate good times, come on, you’ve got the HSC trials coming up! Now is a good time to work with a tutor to quickly identify exactly how…

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Advanced English Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context | Advanced English Module B: Critical Study of Texts | Advanced English Module C: Representation and Text | Area of Study: Belonging | Comprehension Skills | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper Two | Standard English Module A: Experience Through Language | Standard English Module B: Close Study of Text | Standard English Module C: Texts and Society

Define a Thesis Statement
BySave My HSC 9 June 201424 August 2016

Being able to define a thesis statement is an imperative skill in the HSC. The success of your English essay almost entirely hinges on how good your THESIS is. Your essay should be understood as an extended exposition of your thesis, with every point being a further piece of evidence in favour of it. All our…

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5 Things Every Band 6 HSC English Essay Must Have
BySave My HSC 8 May 201424 July 2014

Achieving excellent grades in HSC English is something that not all students believe that they can achieve. The reality is that every single paper can be distilled into a few core elements…. And you know what the good news is? There is a formula that you can learn. All the good work of your teachers…

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Advanced English Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams

Comparative Study of Text and Context – Emma and Clueless
BySave My HSC 21 March 20147 May 2014

The Comparative Study of Texts and Context module in HSC English is an in depth yet interesting one. Emma and Clueless is a very commonly used pair of texts, and this is why we decided to help those who may be struggling with the module or just need some extra pointers on the topic. Let’s…

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Area of Study: Belonging | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One

Breaking it Down – Exam Questions and Thesis Statements
BySave My HSC 24 January 201410 April 2014

They say the beginning of something is always the hardest part, and this is especially true for essays. You’ve read the question; you know what to want to say, but actually writing it out takes careful planning and a fair idea of where you want to go with your essay. The first point will be…

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Studying for Exams and More Sample HSC English Papers
BySave My HSC 25 June 201110 April 2014

The best, and perhaps only way to study for HSC English exams is to practice answering as many questions on your relevant module as possible. More exam papers are attached for you to attempt, or at least look at so you can get an idea of the kinds of questions you may be asked. A…

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Area of Study: Belonging | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper One Practice Questions

Sample HSC English Essay-Belonging
BySave My HSC 20 June 201118 July 2015

Do you find it difficult to write essays about belonging? Firstly, read our post on How to write band six essays ! Then, read the following band six response for further guidance, or Download it as a word document This sample HSC English essay received a mark of 14 out of 15. It is not perfect,…

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HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper One Practice Questions | Paper Two

HSC English Trials Past Papers AND Marking Guidelines
BySave My HSC 15 June 201110 April 2014

This is the best resource you will find online! The new syllabus has only been in effect for over 2 years, so it is very difficult to find papers that are relevant to what you have been studying in class. We have collected a number of past papers from different sources and will continue to…

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Area of Study: Belonging | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper One Practice Questions

Belonging Practice Questions-Essay Questions for Paper One
BySave My HSC 2 June 201110 April 2014

It is time to practice and improve your essay skills by having a go at this list of essay questions compiled by Save My HSC especially for you. All of these questions reflect the sort of questions you will have to answer in section three of Paper One. It is highly unlikely they will ask…

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Area of Study: Belonging | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper One Practice Questions

Sample Thesis Statements for Belonging Essays
BySave My HSC 29 May 201115 July 2014

Still have no idea what a thesis statement is? Take inspiration from these sample thesis statements for belonging essays. All of these thesis statements can be used as starting points for arguments about belonging! Experience Our life experiences teach us that when we stop trying to belong we realise that we have always belonged We…

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HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams

Writing Band Six Essays-Conclusion
BySave My HSC 24 May 201110 April 2014

Even if you are running out of time and can’t write a proper conclusion, at least try to give one concluding sentence. The conclusion is one place you can be brief without being penalised severely. Nevertheless, sum up your argument and conclude well. In your conclusion you need to: Restate your thesis without restating your…

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Writing Band Six Essays-Body Paragraphs
BySave My HSC 16 May 201110 April 2014

Now you know how to introduce your essay, and the fact that paragraphs are important, its time to learn what to actually put into each paragraph. Every year, the most common criticism from the marking centre is that students do not integrate their responses. Their complaint is that instead of structuring their essays by ideas,…

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Area of Study: Belonging | Area of Study: Discovery | Extended Response | HSC English Essay Writing | HSC Exams | Paper One | Paper Two

Writing Band Six Essays-Intelligent Introductions
BySave My HSC 13 May 201118 July 2015

The first thing the marker reads is your introduction, and thus a solid introduction can engage the marker and make them actually want to read your essay. The other advantage of a decent introduction is that if for some reason you don’t get to finish your essay, the marker will at least know what you…

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Writing Band Six Essays-DO NOT PREPARE AND LEARN ONE ANSWER
BySave My HSC 11 May 201124 July 2014

In case the capital letters didn’t scare you enough I will repeat it just so you can gauge the severity of this warning—do not pre prepare your essays. Unless you genuinely want to fail HSC English there is no excuse for going into your English exams with one memorised essay for each unit you have…

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How to Write a Band Six Essay
BySave My HSC 9 May 201124 July 2014

A very wise English teacher (yes, they do exist) once remarked: “there are essays, and then there are the essays they expect you to write in HSC English.” This is one of the most important lessons you will need to apply when figuring out how to write a band 6 essay during your HSC…

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Essay Structure: Simple Quick-Reference Guide
BySave My HSC 6 May 201110 April 2014

The following is a handy quick-reference guide you can print and keep to assist you in writing essays. Introduction: -Thesis statement: Main idea you will argue in the essay -Briefly expand on the thesis -Name your texts and composers -Outline the arguments you will be making in the essay Body Paragraphs (May be more than…

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