On this page you will find blog posts about HSC English, written by Master Coaching Hurstville.
English is an essential subject, with important skills to develop that will be of benefit to you throughout your life.
To help you learn about this subject we have put together a series of blog posts which we are continuously updating. We also offer one to one tutoring for HSC English, either in Hurstville Sydney or online for students who are ready to take their studies to the next level.
Using HSC English past papers is an excellent way to prepare for your exam. Reviewing previous exams can help identify areas you need to improve on and give you an idea of the types of questions that might appear in…
Creative writing also often called imaginative writing is a key component of the English syllabus throughout primary school and high school. Students are expected to write creatively and use their imaginations to construct a narrative. The expectations surrounding creative writing…
How is the pleasure of discovery revealed in the feature article? The pleasure of discovery is evident in the narrator’s assertive tone ‘walking is free, it feels good’, where he reflects upon the psychological relief that the narrator experiences when…
The ability for a student to analyse films in a successful and worthwhile is a fundamental skill needed by all students throughout every level of English. This multifaceted ability is more then identification of techniques but furthermore being able to…
Dramatic texts are ones in which take direct importance in all levels of English. Thus, the ability for a student to interpret and fully immerse himself or herself into the overall ability of a dramatic text will significantly improve their…
The analysis of visual pieces can be seen to be a skill that is extremely important to a students progression in English. At Master Coaching this method of analysis is something, which is a basis of all teaching. Thus, an…
No matter what level of English all the way from Kindergarten all the way up to year 12 students will need to face the fundamental concept of poetry in all of its forms. Poetry is something in which many students…
Throughout a students life in English one thing is unavoidable and that is the writing and construction of essays. This skill or art of constructing such a piece of writing can sometimes be challenging although if students avoid the common…
In English no matter the level or ability of the student there is always one common denominator and that is the prescribed text. From Shakespeare, fiction, non-fiction and even multi modal texts each student will be inherently challenged by the…
A student's choice of a related text for the 'discovery' module is one of extreme importance. A well chosen and in depth choice of related text will allow for students to create an overall more in depth essay. This exploration…
During the HSC one thing is common across all papers and subsequent subjects. That common element is writing. Writing in general is the ability for a student to convey ideas or constructs of what they have learnt about in class.…
During the HSC one thing is common across all papers and subsequent subjects. That common element is writing. Writing in general is the ability for a student to convey ideas or constructs of what they have learnt about in class.…
You’re in year 10 and have a multitude of major decisions waiting to confront you – you’re confused, and rightly so. I understand, I’ve been in the same situation. It’s daunting to have so many options, to have to decide…
Know your text Make sure you have read / viewed your text a number of times, that you have a clear personal response and that your response is firmly based on your detailed understanding of the text. Know the text…
Hamlet is a fairly common option chosen by numerous schools to be studied in module B. Hamlet is a complex playwright that forms as an in depth study of drama alone. Importantly this means that no related text or additional…
The essential subject of English is obviously based around the innate need to write copious amounts of essay and creative pieces of writing. The method of producing such complex pieces of writing forms from continuous practice. Though this practice is…
The prospect of creative writing tends to both excite and terrify HSC students. On the one hand, this is the chance for students to assume the role of author. They have almost full creative license on their plotline and are…
Students inevitably have to handle the concept of sitting English paper one a minimum of two times (trial and HSC) throughout the course of year 12. This inevitable sitting of the paper must be approached with considerable practice. The paper…
Techniques are an essential aspect of English from Year Seven to Year Twelve, yet it is arguably the most common area where students throughout their high school education consistently lose marks. Most students struggle to identify techniques in texts studied…
The HSC English Paper 1: Area of Study (‘Paper 1’) will be the first HSC exam paper that over 58,000 students will encounter. It is a two hour long triathlon of unseen textual analysis, creative writing and an essay component.…
