Essay Writing, VCE English

What is an essay and how can we help our teens?

It's been years since I've even thought about an essay. How can I help my teen write good VCE English essays?Many parents We know that VCE English is important, we know that essay writing is really important to VCE English, but what can we do to help our teen? First, it's helpful to know what… Continue reading What is an essay and how can we help our teens?

Essay Writing, VCE English

What are teachers looking for in a high school or VCE English essay?

I like to summarise it as the following three things: an interpretation of the textdepth of understanding of themes, motifs and symbols textual evidence to support all the above Of course there are lots of other things teachers look for in a high school or VCE English essay. However, I think these are the biggest,… Continue reading What are teachers looking for in a high school or VCE English essay?

Creative writing, VCE EAL, VCE English

Rewriting a Burial Rites creative response

In this video I rewrite a so-so creative response so that it follows Hannah Kent's style more closely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozrGrZ-mkw&t=3s

Argument analysis, VCE EAL, VCE English

Language analysis practice #1!

Can you find the main arguments in the below article? GP rebate: What I do for the $37.05 that no one wants to pay Photo: Greg Newington, from The Sydney Morning Herald

Creative writing, VCE EAL, VCE English

A few tips on preparing for that creative SAC

A few tips on preparing for that creative SAC, using The Thing Around Your Neck, All About Eve and Mabo as example texts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYa8DyYor8

Comparative essay, Essay Writing, VCE EAL, VCE English

So you’re studying multi-modal texts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojFpRH1SakA

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Envy vs Jealous

I was asked to clarify this a week or two ago, so I thought I'd make a video. https://youtu.be/wFN1gwBE1to