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Billy Elliot and the Human Experience: A Guide for HSC Students

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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How Important are Trials Really in the NSW HSC?

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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Timeless Relevance: Shakespeare’s Supernatural Legacy in Power and Politics

Shakespeare’s plays are renowned for their intricate exploration of human nature, power, and politics. One of the most compelling aspects of his work is the use of supernatural elements to influence and reflect these themes. From ghosts and witches to prophetic visions, the supernatural serves as a powerful tool in Shakespeare’s storytelling, particularly in the…

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Standard English Module C: Texts and Society

According to the Standard English Module C: Texts and Society, students are expected to ‘explore and analyse texts used in a specific situation.’ Quite often, texts focus on a particular event or issue. The Board of Studies wants students to be able to identify key information about how these specific texts convey bigger ideas about bodies of…

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Module A Standard English

In order to achieve a high grade in the HSC, it is important to know exactly what the syllabus and prescriptions are asking for which is why we have provided a breakdown for Module A Standard English. What this module is asking students to do is look at how people see and communicate about relationships…

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Surviving the HSC Trials

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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Define a Thesis Statement

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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Analysing Visual Texts

Analysing visual texts can seem daunting… Especially when it comes to essays. How can a simple image or picture book be broken down into a long-winded analysis? It’s easier than you think. Following are some techniques you can use when breaking down images to their basic elements: Body Language/Gaze This is for images with people…

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Everything You Need to Know about HSC English

A one hundred page syllabus document; modules; core texts; related texts; area of study and two completely different HSC English exams. To most students commencing their HSC, this terminology is on par with a foreign language. Success in HSC English begins with understanding exactly what this course is about, what is expected of students and…