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VCE English Exam: How it Works
Everything you need to know about the VCE English exam, from timing to tips for each section.
April 25, 2025
Recommended Reading
A list of recommended works and authors for those seeking entertainment and education from the body of (largely) Western literature
November 27, 2024
Year 9 and 10 Recommended Reading List
Looking for your next book? Here's a list of great literature that can serve as a starting point for students in years 9 and 10!
October 16, 2024
Sample 9/10 Text Response: Measure for Measure
'Measure for Measure' text response essay graded 9/10 by a VCAA assessor.
October 2, 2023
9/10 Argument Analysis: 2016 VATE
Sample high-scoring argument analysis response
October 2, 2023
Sample 10/10 Comparative Essay: The Crucible x Year of Wonders
Sample 10/10 essay response to 'The Crucible' and 'Year of Wonders'.
October 1, 2023
The Fastest Way to an A+: Reading Study Guides and Analysis
What 40+ students do that others miss
September 29, 2023
English Headstart Holiday Plan: Part 3
How to get a head start in English: part 3
September 29, 2023
English Holiday Headstart Plan: Part 2
How to get a head start in English: part 2
September 29, 2023
English Holiday Headstart Plan: Part 1
How to get a head start in English: part 1
September 29, 2023
How to Streamline Your Language Analysis
Top 8 tips for writing fantastic language analysis
September 29, 2023
What to do if you Struggle to Think of Ideas for Essays Under Timed Conditions
How students who get 10/10 on essays revise
September 29, 2023
How Top Students Organise Their Notes for English (Section A)
Have you ever wondered what information is actually relevant for great scores in English?
September 29, 2023
Comparative Text Response: Study Plan
Processed used to get top marks in comparative text response
July 21, 2023
Text Response: How to Organise Your Notes
50 scorer technique for organising text response notes
February 22, 2019
Argument Analysis: Four Things To Look For If You Can’t Find Any Persuasive Techniques
What can you do if the piece you're analysing doesn't have many obvious persuasive techniques?
February 22, 2019
How to Write Essays Under Timed Conditions
If you struggle to plan within time, or feel like you don't know how to approach exams, this is the post for you.
February 22, 2019
What to Look for When Reading Study Guides or Exemplar Essays
How to make great arguments (by stealing others)
February 22, 2019
Basic English Essay Structure
Basic structure for writing great English essays
February 22, 2019
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