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Welcome to Lit Happens – your go-to resource for senior English teachers navigating the HSC syllabus.We deliver practical teacher support, ready-to-use guides, and time-saving resources to simplify the 2019–2026 prescriptions (still in effect for HSC 2026) and prepare for…
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HSC English Paper 1: Short Answers and the Common Module Essay | Lit Happens S2E37 (opens the original)
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In this practical episode we focus on practising both sections of HSC English Paper 1 in the same week: unseen short answers and a Common Module essay written to a fresh question. We unpack what each section actually requires, how to use reading time, how to write a precise short-answer response, and how to practise the essay under timed conditions without recycling last term’s draft. Key Questions Explored Are you only practising one section of Paper 1? What are you writing in Section I and Sec
How to Write Stronger Essay Body Paragraphs | Lit Happens S2E36 (opens the original)
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In this practical episode we focus on the heart of the essay: body paragraphs. We unpack their role in supporting the thesis, the structures students can use, how to build coherence and cohesion, and the revision strategies that turn competent analysis into higher-band writing. Designed for Year 11 and Year 12 students and the teachers supporting them. Key Questions Explored What is the role of body paragraphs in an essay? What paragraph structures can students use? How can students ensure coher
How to Write an Essay Introduction That Actually Impresses Markers | Lit Happens S2E35 (opens the original)
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In this practical episode we break down one of the most important parts of any HSC English essay: the introduction. We explore why it matters, what it must include, how to write a strong hook, the most common mistakes students make, and how to revise for clarity and impact. Designed for Year 11 and Year 12 students and the teachers supporting them. Key Questions Explored Why is the introduction important in an essay? What elements should be included in an effective introduction? How can students
NESA Take-Home Task Ban: What English Teachers Need to Know | Lit Happens S2E34 (opens the original)
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In this practical episode we unpack the NSW Government’s request for a NESA moratorium on unsupervised take-home HSC assessment tasks, the broader AI review, and what this could mean for English classrooms, programming and student preparation. We focus on what is confirmed, what is still uncertain, and the practical next steps faculties can take now. Key Questions Explored What exactly has been announced, and what is still uncertain? How will this specifically affect English assessment design? H
Stop Writing Safe Essays: Mastering the Language of High-Scoring Responses | Lit Happens S2E33 (opens the original)
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In this practical episode we unpack the specific verbs, evaluative moves and written-expression habits that separate competent essays from genuinely persuasive, high-scoring ones. Whether you are aiming for Band 6 in the HSC or simply want to write with more precision and impact, we break down what high-level essay language actually requires and how to practise it. Key Questions Explored What do the key HSC verbs actually require, and why do so many responses stay at the ‘effective’ level? What
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