Time-Saving Reading to Write Resource for Year 11 - Lit Happens Episode 47!

2025-12-02

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we, two dedicated HSC English educators, guide English teachers through our new Reading to Write resource for Year 11 Advanced English under the 2026 syllabus. This episode explores the first 4-5 weeks of this malleable tool, designed to alleviate time constraints for programming the new unit, with flexible activities, scaffolds, and strategies to build critical and creative thinkers ready for the 2027 HSC. We continue with our LIT OR QUIT segment, asking: "Should the ‘Reading to Write’ module be renamed to something that better reflects its con...

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we, two dedicated HSC English educators, guide English teachers through our new Reading to Write resource for Year 11 Advanced English under the 2026 syllabus.

This episode explores the first 4-5 weeks of this malleable tool, designed to alleviate time constraints for programming the new unit, with flexible activities, scaffolds, and strategies to build critical and creative thinkers ready for the 2027 HSC. We continue with our LIT OR QUIT segment, asking: "Should the ‘Reading to Write’ module be renamed to something that better reflects its conceptual depth, maybe something like ‘Reading, Composing & Reimagining’? Lit or Quit?" Tailored for teachers seeking efficient programming solutions, this episode equips you with a ready-to-adapt resource to save hours on unit planning.

What You’ll Learn:

How the first 4-5 weeks of our Reading to Write resource hook students on conceptual foundations like ideas and relationships
Flexible scaffolds and activities to unpack textual concepts such as perspective, representation, and style
Strategies to transition from reading analysis to writing experimentation, easing time pressures for new programs
Ways to adapt the malleable resource for diverse classrooms, ensuring Band 6 readiness with minimal prep
Top takeaways for purchasing and implementing the tool to streamline your 2026 Year 11 programming

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