HSC English Extension 1 Resources
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How to Write a PETAL Paragraph
Unsure about how you should be structuring body paragraphs in an essay? Find out how to use the PETAL paragraph structure in your essays with our 5 steps!
The Master List of HSC English Past Papers: Advanced, Standard and Extension 1
Looking for HSC English past papers to get some extra practice under your belt? We've got Papers 1 and 2 for English Standard, Advanced and Extension 1!
The Ultimate HSC English Literary Techniques Cheat Sheet
Struggling to identify let alone explain the effect of an English technique? Let us help with this ultimate HSC English Literary Techniques Cheat Sheet!
What Level of HSC English Should I Take?
Are you unsure of what level of HSC English to choose? We've got the all the advice you'll need to make the RIGHT decision!
How to Find Related Texts for HSC English in 3 Steps
Maybe I'll use 'Die Hard' as my related text for HSC English... or you could read this 3 step guide to finding kickass related texts for HSC English!
How to Write an Effective Year 11 English Reflection Statement
Writing a reflection statement is a key skill for Year 11 and 12 HSC English. Here's how to write a Band 6 HSC English Reflection Statement!
Guide to HSC English Extension 1 Common Module: Literary Worlds
Not sure what the new HSC English Extension common module Literary Worlds is all about? Let us break it all down for you!
What to do if You Suck at HSC English?
Suck at HSC English? Worried it'll bring your ATAR down because it's compulsory? Find out how Keean improved his English results by 17% in this video!
How To Complete A Close Study of a Novel in 5 Easy Steps
Need to complete a close study of a novel for English? Make it easy for yourself with these 5 simple steps to analysing a novel!
The #1 Way to Improve Your HSC English Essay Structure
Want to know the #1 way to improve your HSC English essay structure? Find out how to produce an essay quickly and effectively in this video!
How to Craft a Multimodal Presentation for HSC English
Need to make a multimodal presentation for HSC English? It can be a pretty daunting task if this is your first time! Find out how to nail it in this
What is the HSC English Lit Program? [#HELP]
Need some #HELP with HSC English? Maybe you're looking for an analyis of a specific text? Check out our new series: The HSC English Lit Program.
The Ultimate Guide to the Year 11 English Extension Syllabus
Need someone to give you the low-down on the new Year 11 English Extension Syllabus? Let us break it down for you plus give you tips on how to get
How Using a TEE Table Will Get You A Band 6 in HSC English
Ever wondered what separates the better from the best for HSC English? Surprisingly it all comes down to the humble TEE Table. What is it? Find out here!
The Ultimate 7 Day Study Plan for HSC English Extension 1
Not sure how to study for English Extension 1? Check out our 7 day HSC English Extension 1 study plan to ace your exam and get an E4!
How to Study for HSC English the Night Before the Exam
It's the night before your HSC English exam... Here's our step-by-step guide to studying the night before and make sure you get that Band 6!
How to Write Effective HSC English Study Notes in 3 Simple Steps
Struggling to put your HSC English study notes together? Learn how to write the most effective English study notes with our simple 3 step guide!
How to Construct a Strong Thesis Statement in Your HSC English Essay
Want to improve your HSC English essay thesis? We'll teach you how to construct a strong thesis by arguing against the question!
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about HSC English Extension 1
Curious about studying HSC English Extension 1? We asked some of our students the top questions they wish they had asked before taking on the challenge!
How to Use an English Extension 1 Creative Writing Journal
Need to focus on your English Extension creative writing but not sure how to do it? Find out how to use a creative writing journal to write your story!
The Ultimate Guide to Shakespeare for HSC English
Feeling lost trying to understand history’s greatest playwright? We've got you covered with our guide to studying Shakespeare for HSC English.
How to Ace Your Multimodal Presentation for HSC English
Have no idea what a multimodal presentation is, let alone where to start? We've got you covered with our step by step guide to acing it!
How to Quickly and Painlessly Read HSC English Texts
Reading your novel but not quite sure what you're supposed to be doing with it? Here's what you need to do to make the most of reading English texts!
How to Break Down and Analyse HSC English Prescribed Texts
Don't know where to start analysing your HSC English prescribed text? Here are some tips and tricks that should make it easy as anything!
How to Analyse a Poem for HSC English
Analysing poems is perhaps the hardest part of HSC English. Don't stress –we've got you covered with our complete guide to analysing poetry!
How to Quickly* and Flawlessly Analyse HSC English Texts
Analysing HSC English texts isn't everyone's cup of tea. Luckily, it is mine. Here is the simple plain-English guide of what you need to properly analyse your related (and also
HSC State Rankers #1 Strategy for Acing Unseen Essay Questions in HSC English
By the time your HSC Exams come around, it's expected that you are able to respond to 5 unseen HSC English essay questions. But how? Find out here!
How to Effectively Memorise Quotes for HSC English
No hope for memorising quotes for HSC English? Here are four idiot-proof techniques used by the top performing students to get their Band 6's!
Your Kickass Guide to Analysing Visual Texts for HSC English
Do you hate unseen texts? Don't know how to deal with it? Here's an absolutely kickass guide to analysing visual texts for HSC English!