Lit Happens Ep 13: Finding Home - Crafting Narratives with Catherine Cole’s Home

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we - two passionate HSC English educators - guide you through Standard English Module C: The Craft of Writing, with a focus on Catherine Cole’s poignant short story, Home. In this episode, we explore how Cole’s narrative captures the migrant experience, highlighting themes of belonging, isolation, and hope, analyse the language techniques and episodic structure that shape Ahmed’s journey, and provide practical strategies for students to create their own imaginative, discursive, or persuasive pieces inspired by the text. Tailored for educators seeking to inspire empathy and creativity in the classroom and students aiming to refine their writing craft, this episode will help you draw on Home’s themes to compose meaningful responses that reflect your unique perspective.

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