English Extension 2

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In the Library

20th edition of the Young Writers Showcase includes the printed works of 18 2020 HSC students.
You can find copies of the Young Writers' Showcase in the HSC Information area shelves on LG2 in the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room.
This series contains a broad selection of the highest scoring major works presented by English Extension 2 students from 2011 to current.
They include short stories, poetry, critical responses and scripts plus a reflection statement from each student about their creative process.

Using the library catalogue for Extension 2

Use the library catalogue to find publications and criticism in your chosen genre, as well as writing guidebooks. Search by Subject using the term ‘authorship’; for example:

short story authorship
poetry authorship
motion picture authorship
nonfiction authorship
authorship handbooks manuals

Options include browsing by nationality (eg. short stories American) or genre alone (eg. playwriting).

Eresources for Extension 2

See the eresources pages at left for recommendations of specific databases for different genres of writing:

Informit [eresource]
Browse the latest Australian literary journals for writing of all genres in full text. Search by journal title under Citation Search. Journals include long-running publications such as Southerly, Meanjin and Island, and more recent and diverse publications such Griffith Review, Kill Your Darlings, The Lifted Brow, Voiceworks, Going Down Swinging and Overland.

Top tips from high achieving students:

Extension 2 Reflection Statements

Reflection Statements
Read reflection statements from students who achieved outstanding Extension 2 marks from 2013 to 2020.

20th Young Writers Showcase

podcast

The Garret [external website]
Listen to interviews about writing craft with the best Australian writers working today, covering many genres and styles. You can listen to playlists by genre; for example, literary fiction, crime, YA and children's literature, memoir and non-fiction, and also read online book reviews.

Advice on English Extension 2 Major Works from NESA

Major Work advice from NESA [external website]
Find advice from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for your Major Work.
Fact sheets on Extension 2 Major Works from NESA [external website]
Read these fact sheets for more information on the requirements of your Major Work.

English - HSC

Key to library resources