Texts and Human Experiences (prescribed text essay)
ES12-TE is worth about 20 marks out of 100 in recent HSC English Standard papers. Practise 18 exam-style questions (short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.
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How to write the Paper 1 Section II essay on your Texts and human experiences prescribed text — the 2027 text list, unpacking the question, building a thesis, paragraph structure, preparing evidence and timing.
- 1What you need to know
- 2Preparing your text
- 3Unpacking the question
- 4Essay structure
- 5Worked example: a body paragraph
- 6Using a stimulus
- 7Timing in the exam
- 8Common mistakes
- 9Exam tips
- 10Links to other topics
Example questions
Example 1 · 20 marks · short answer
Henry Lawson, Short Stories
How does your prescribed text represent the strength people find when facing hardship alone?
Refer to at least TWO of the prescribed stories.
In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text. (20 marks)
Example 2 · 20 marks · short answer
Jessica Au, Cold Enough for Snow
How does your prescribed text explore the things people leave unsaid in their closest relationships?
In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text. (20 marks)
Answers and worked solutions appear when you practise these questions.