Scaffolding Discursive Texts- Student Workbook

A practical, NESA-aligned guide to teaching and writing discursive texts in HSC English.

Ideal for Year 11/12 students, with model texts, activities and strategies for success in Module C- Craft of Writing- Discursive Writing.

SCAFFOLDING DISCURSIVE TEXTS-STUDENT WORKBOOK is an essential writing resource book for every Stage 6 HSC English student.

This student workbook is designed to explicitly scaffold and teach the language techniques/features used in effective discursive texts.

What’s inside?

• Practical strategies on writing and understanding discursive texts 
• A wide range of writing activities that help students understand how to write a discursive text 
• Samples of senior discursive texts written by Stage 6 English students that show how to develop a personal voice in discursive writing
• Sample discursive texts written by professional authors
• Tools to develop students’ use of language features including use of motifs, rhetorical questions, humour, tone, figurative language.
• Practice questions
• Answers and annotated texts

Why Choose This Resource?

✅ NESA-aligned and created with the HSC English syllabus in mind
✅ Step-by-step scaffolding and explicit teaching of discursive writing 
✅ Suitable for senior Stage 6 students preparing for the NSW HSC Standard and Advanced English- Paper 2
✅ Packed with student-generated samples, model texts, and practical strategies to improve your discursive writing
✅ Ideal for classroom use or independent learning

Who is this workbook for?

This workbook is designed for:

• Stage 6 HSC English teachers seeking classroom-ready resources
• Year 11 and Year 12 students who need support writing for Module C-Craft of Writing-Discursive Writing
• Schools aiming to improve student confidence in discursive writing
• Tutors helping students develop their voice and use of language features

 👉 Order now and give your students the tools to succeed in HSC Standard and Advanced English.