English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Shakespeare Play, Study Guides, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Insight
$27.95
Developed and written by leading teachers and Shakespearean specialists, each text in the Insight Shakespeare Plays series contains the play text as well as detailed background notes and a wide range of questions and activities. Shakespeare’s techniques and conventions are explained thoroughly and accessibly, and key vocabulary is defined throughout, giving students confidence with the language. Brief synopses and ‘Before you read’ notes before each scene guide students in their reading, while graded questions after each scene enhance understanding and lead to higher-level explorations of language and ideas.
EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Accessible text notes on each page of the play text
- A brief synopsis, character list and key vocabulary at the start of each scene, to orient students to the text
- Stimulating historical background information, explanations of themes and techniques, and different interpretations compared and contrasted
- Numerous questions and activities for varied exploration of the play, including ideas for performance, creative writing, illustration and analysis.
English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Shakespeare Play, Study Guides, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Insight
$27.95
Developed and written by leading teachers and Shakespearean specialists, each text in the Insight Shakespeare Plays series contains the play text as well as detailed background notes and a wide range of questions and activities. Shakespeare’s techniques and conventions are explained thoroughly and accessibly, and key vocabulary is defined throughout, giving students confidence with the language. Brief synopses and ‘Before you read’ notes before each scene guide students in their reading, while graded questions after each scene enhance understanding and lead to higher-level explorations of language and ideas.
EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Accessible text notes on each page of the play text
- A brief synopsis, character list and key vocabulary at the start of each scene, to orient students to the text
- Stimulating historical background information, explanations of themes and techniques, and different interpretations compared and contrasted
- Numerous questions and activities for varied exploration of the play, including ideas for performance, creative writing, illustration and analysis.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 1 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 1 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 2 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 2 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 3 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8
Achieve Tests Teacher’s Book 3 – Junior Secondary Level ( Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary )
$69.95
Insight’s Achieve titles offer a range of effective English revision, practice and assessment resources, focused on fundamental English skills, for students at junior secondary level. All Achieve titles support NAPLAN skills and the Australian Curriculum for English, and develop students’ skills in the four key areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
The Achieve Tests Teacher’s Books provide teachers with photocopiable grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary tests to assess students’ skills in these key areas of English study. The three books cater to wide range of abilities and levels of knowledge.
EACH ACHIEVE TESTS TITLE FEATURES:
- Photocopiable tests to assess spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Hundreds of questions, scaffolded to support student learning
- Easy-to-use mark schemes and comprehensive answer section.
EAL Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$39.95
Available: July 2023
Accessible and engaging, Insight’s new EAL Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 12 in 2024. Developed by highly experienced EAL teachers and assessors, EAL Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 presents clear explanations of key concepts and step-by-step guidelines for completing assessment tasks in all areas of study. Practical strategies for writing both analytically and creatively aid students to produce fluent and well-structured responses for all Outcomes in Units 3 and 4. Examples, models, and a wide variety of engaging individual and group activities are designed to scaffold and develop students’ listening, comprehension, analytical and expressive skills. Supplementary digital resources, accessible via QR codes, provide further opportunities for the consolidation and extension of these practical skills. The book features:- Guidelines and models for developing analytical responses to texts
- A comprehensive chapter on responding to audio and audiovisual material about the selected texts
- Detailed explorations of the four key ideas in the Framework of Ideas, and of the mentor texts associated with each
- Practical writing tips and tools to aid students in creating original texts in different forms
- Advice and models for analysing a range of stimulating media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts
- Annotated high-level sample student responses for all assessment tasks
- A bonus digital chapter (available in early 2024) presenting clear explanations of the requirements of the end-of-year exam and targeted advice for achieving strong results in each section
- A variety of bonus digital content, including video tutorials, consolidation and extension activities, and additional sample responses.
EAL Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$39.95
Available: July 2023
Accessible and engaging, Insight’s new EAL Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 12 in 2024. Developed by highly experienced EAL teachers and assessors, EAL Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 presents clear explanations of key concepts and step-by-step guidelines for completing assessment tasks in all areas of study. Practical strategies for writing both analytically and creatively aid students to produce fluent and well-structured responses for all Outcomes in Units 3 and 4. Examples, models, and a wide variety of engaging individual and group activities are designed to scaffold and develop students’ listening, comprehension, analytical and expressive skills. Supplementary digital resources, accessible via QR codes, provide further opportunities for the consolidation and extension of these practical skills. The book features:- Guidelines and models for developing analytical responses to texts
- A comprehensive chapter on responding to audio and audiovisual material about the selected texts
- Detailed explorations of the four key ideas in the Framework of Ideas, and of the mentor texts associated with each
- Practical writing tips and tools to aid students in creating original texts in different forms
- Advice and models for analysing a range of stimulating media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts
- Annotated high-level sample student responses for all assessment tasks
- A bonus digital chapter (available in early 2024) presenting clear explanations of the requirements of the end-of-year exam and targeted advice for achieving strong results in each section
- A variety of bonus digital content, including video tutorials, consolidation and extension activities, and additional sample responses.
ENGLISH, English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Study Guides, Subject, Year, Year 11, Year 12
English Language for Senior Students: A Guide to Metalanguage
$33.95 – $57.95
Insight’s English Language for Senior Students: A Guide to Metalanguage is an invaluable resource for Units 1–4 of the English Language 2016–2020 Study Design. It offers clear and accessible definitions of all metalanguage, accompanied by engaging activities and sample responses. The guide demystifies the prescribed linguistic terminology, enabling students to become confident metalanguage users, whether studying English Language in Year 11 or Year 12.
FEATURES:
- Explanations of all metalanguage from Units 1–4 of the current English Language Study Design
- An easy-to-navigate format, with metalanguage organised into subsystems, mirroring the Study Design
- Exercises to test students’ understanding of the metalanguage, with accompanying answers
- Spoken and written language samples from both formal and informal registers to provide context for metalanguage exercises
- An index for efficient access to metalanguage explanations.
ENGLISH, English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Study Guides, Subject, Year, Year 11, Year 12
English Language for Senior Students: A Guide to Metalanguage
$33.95 – $57.95
Insight’s English Language for Senior Students: A Guide to Metalanguage is an invaluable resource for Units 1–4 of the English Language 2016–2020 Study Design. It offers clear and accessible definitions of all metalanguage, accompanied by engaging activities and sample responses. The guide demystifies the prescribed linguistic terminology, enabling students to become confident metalanguage users, whether studying English Language in Year 11 or Year 12.
FEATURES:
- Explanations of all metalanguage from Units 1–4 of the current English Language Study Design
- An easy-to-navigate format, with metalanguage organised into subsystems, mirroring the Study Design
- Exercises to test students’ understanding of the metalanguage, with accompanying answers
- Spoken and written language samples from both formal and informal registers to provide context for metalanguage exercises
- An index for efficient access to metalanguage explanations.
English Language Year 11 – Units 1 & 2 – 2024 SD ETA TBA
$44.95
Available: August 2023
Insight’s new English Language Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 1 and 2 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. The book offers an accessible, engaging approach and includes clear explanations of linguistic theory supported by a range of evidence from historical and contemporary research, as well as a variety of stimulating individual and group activities. Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this resource supports students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in English Language Units 1 and 2, while challenging them to think critically and extend their learning in an exciting course of study. This book features:- Clear definitions and explanations of key metalanguage and linguistic terms, as well as models for their use in analysis
- A range of sample texts and transcripts demonstrating the various features of language use
- Detailed advice on tackling linguistic fieldwork, both in and out of the classroom
- Student-driven activities accompanying each chapter, encouraging students to develop their understanding of the key knowledge and skills
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
English Language Year 11 – Units 1 & 2 – 2024 SD ETA TBA
$44.95
Available: August 2023
Insight’s new English Language Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 1 and 2 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. The book offers an accessible, engaging approach and includes clear explanations of linguistic theory supported by a range of evidence from historical and contemporary research, as well as a variety of stimulating individual and group activities. Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this resource supports students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in English Language Units 1 and 2, while challenging them to think critically and extend their learning in an exciting course of study. This book features:- Clear definitions and explanations of key metalanguage and linguistic terms, as well as models for their use in analysis
- A range of sample texts and transcripts demonstrating the various features of language use
- Detailed advice on tackling linguistic fieldwork, both in and out of the classroom
- Student-driven activities accompanying each chapter, encouraging students to develop their understanding of the key knowledge and skills
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
English Language Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$44.95
Available: September 2023
Insight’s new English Language Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 3 and 4 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. Each chapter provides clear and thorough explanations of key knowledge, supported by linguistic theory and contemporary examples.
Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this title provides students with clarity and direction regarding the content and Outcomes for each area of study. A variety of engaging activities will assist students to prepare for assessment tasks and lay the critical foundations for success in the end-of-year exam.
This book features:
- Accessible and thorough coverage of the key knowledge for each of the Outcomes in the Study Design
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing features of formal and informal language in written and spoken texts
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing varieties of English in Australian society
- An exploration of attitudes towards these varieties of English, and of how language choices reflect and convey identity
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
English Language Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$44.95
Available: September 2023
Insight’s new English Language Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides comprehensive coverage of Units 3 and 4 of the VCE English Language Study Design, to be implemented in 2024. Each chapter provides clear and thorough explanations of key knowledge, supported by linguistic theory and contemporary examples.
Written by highly experienced English Language teachers and assessors, this title provides students with clarity and direction regarding the content and Outcomes for each area of study. A variety of engaging activities will assist students to prepare for assessment tasks and lay the critical foundations for success in the end-of-year exam.
This book features:
- Accessible and thorough coverage of the key knowledge for each of the Outcomes in the Study Design
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing features of formal and informal language in written and spoken texts
- Activities designed to encourage the development of skills in identifying, describing and analysing varieties of English in Australian society
- An exploration of attitudes towards these varieties of English, and of how language choices reflect and convey identity
- High-level sample answers, available online
- Links to further reading and resources.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Year 11 (Print & Digital)
$44.95
English Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2
by Robert Beardwood with Leon Furze and Ben White
English Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2 is a comprehensive textbook for the revised Study Design for VCE English, to be implemented at Year 11 in 2023. It includes detailed guidelines for each Area of Study, including strategies for analysis, practical approaches to developing written pieces, and sample responses.
There is an extensive section on the new Area of Study, Crafting texts, showing students how to develop ideas, draw on techniques used in mentor texts and create polished pieces of writing. The book’s practical approach is emphasised by the use of mind maps, flow charts, step-by-step processes and numerous activities.
The book features:
- Clear definitions and explanations for all key knowledge and vocabulary
- Activities that put knowledge into practice and build skills at every stage
- Sentence starters, model paragraphs and word banks to help students develop stronger written pieces
- Guidelines for writing personal and analytical responses to texts for Area of Study 1: Reading and exploring texts
- A variety of text excerpts to demonstrate the structures, language features and conventions of text types used in Area of Study 2: Crafting texts
- Strategies and activities to explore ideas and develop written pieces for five key ideas, including suggested mentor texts and annotated excerpts
- A range of media texts covering recent issues for Area of Study 2: Exploring argument
- Sample responses for all assessment tasks.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Year 11 (Print & Digital)
$44.95
English Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2
by Robert Beardwood with Leon Furze and Ben White
English Year 11: VCE Units 1 & 2 is a comprehensive textbook for the revised Study Design for VCE English, to be implemented at Year 11 in 2023. It includes detailed guidelines for each Area of Study, including strategies for analysis, practical approaches to developing written pieces, and sample responses.
There is an extensive section on the new Area of Study, Crafting texts, showing students how to develop ideas, draw on techniques used in mentor texts and create polished pieces of writing. The book’s practical approach is emphasised by the use of mind maps, flow charts, step-by-step processes and numerous activities.
The book features:
- Clear definitions and explanations for all key knowledge and vocabulary
- Activities that put knowledge into practice and build skills at every stage
- Sentence starters, model paragraphs and word banks to help students develop stronger written pieces
- Guidelines for writing personal and analytical responses to texts for Area of Study 1: Reading and exploring texts
- A variety of text excerpts to demonstrate the structures, language features and conventions of text types used in Area of Study 2: Crafting texts
- Strategies and activities to explore ideas and develop written pieces for five key ideas, including suggested mentor texts and annotated excerpts
- A range of media texts covering recent issues for Area of Study 2: Exploring argument
- Sample responses for all assessment tasks.
English Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$44.95
Insight’s English Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 is a comprehensive and practical guide to the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, which will be implemented at Year 12 in 2024. It covers all key knowledge and skills, and also includes step-by-step guidelines for completing all assessment tasks.
English Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides clear, accessible definitions, explanations and examples of the central concepts and terms in each area of study, building and consolidating students’ understanding. Numerous individual and group activities, word banks, sentence starters and step-by-step processes enable students to apply their knowledge and develop skills and confidence in every area of the course.
The book features:
- Strategies for analysing topics and developing strong analytical responses to texts
- Explorations of the four key ideas in the Framework of Ideas
- Guidelines for drawing on mentor texts in order to create effective and cohesive written pieces
- Practical writing tips and tools to aid students in producing original texts in different forms
- A wide range of media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts, on current local, national and international issues
- Annotated high-level sample responses for all assessment tasks
- A bonus digital chapter (available in early 2024) on the new end-of-year exam
- A variety of supplementary digital resources, including video tutorials, extra activities, online texts for analysis and additional sample responses.
English Year 12 – Units 3 & 4 – 2024 SD
$44.95
Insight’s English Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 is a comprehensive and practical guide to the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, which will be implemented at Year 12 in 2024. It covers all key knowledge and skills, and also includes step-by-step guidelines for completing all assessment tasks.
English Year 12: VCE Units 3 & 4 provides clear, accessible definitions, explanations and examples of the central concepts and terms in each area of study, building and consolidating students’ understanding. Numerous individual and group activities, word banks, sentence starters and step-by-step processes enable students to apply their knowledge and develop skills and confidence in every area of the course.
The book features:
- Strategies for analysing topics and developing strong analytical responses to texts
- Explorations of the four key ideas in the Framework of Ideas
- Guidelines for drawing on mentor texts in order to create effective and cohesive written pieces
- Practical writing tips and tools to aid students in producing original texts in different forms
- A wide range of media texts, including audio and audiovisual texts, on current local, national and international issues
- Annotated high-level sample responses for all assessment tasks
- A bonus digital chapter (available in early 2024) on the new end-of-year exam
- A variety of supplementary digital resources, including video tutorials, extra activities, online texts for analysis and additional sample responses.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Explore and Analyse Argument 2023 Study Design
$39.95
Insight’s NEW Explore and Analyse Argument provides comprehensive coverage of Area of Study 2 in Units 2 and 4 of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 11 from 2023 and Year 12 from 2024. Taking a step-by-step, scaffolded approach to the development of written and analytical skills, this practical resource covers the analysis of argument and of persuasive language in a variety of media texts, supported by an extensive range of stimulating activities. Bonus digital supplementary material caters to a wide range of ability levels and provides further opportunities for students to hone their analytical and writing skills.
Drawing on the strengths of its bestselling predecessor Argument and Persuasive Language but with a fresh new approach, this innovative resource is designed to be used from middle years through to the end of Year 12. It provides clear and accessible explanations of all key knowledge, including metalanguage. With an emphasis on practical support, Explore and Analyse Argument also includes word banks, sentence starters, model sentences and templates, showing students how to write analytically about argument and persuasive language in print, digital, audio and audio-visual texts in a holistic way.
The book features:
- Single-text and multiple-text scenarios, with sample student analyses
- Guidelines for developing strongly structured and well-supported point-of-view pieces, with detailed advice for oral presentations
- Advice and models for improving medium-level analyses and point-of-view pieces so that they exhibit the qualities of high-level responses
- A diverse range of media texts in different forms on a variety of contemporary issues.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Explore and Analyse Argument 2023 Study Design
$39.95
Insight’s NEW Explore and Analyse Argument provides comprehensive coverage of Area of Study 2 in Units 2 and 4 of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 11 from 2023 and Year 12 from 2024. Taking a step-by-step, scaffolded approach to the development of written and analytical skills, this practical resource covers the analysis of argument and of persuasive language in a variety of media texts, supported by an extensive range of stimulating activities. Bonus digital supplementary material caters to a wide range of ability levels and provides further opportunities for students to hone their analytical and writing skills.
Drawing on the strengths of its bestselling predecessor Argument and Persuasive Language but with a fresh new approach, this innovative resource is designed to be used from middle years through to the end of Year 12. It provides clear and accessible explanations of all key knowledge, including metalanguage. With an emphasis on practical support, Explore and Analyse Argument also includes word banks, sentence starters, model sentences and templates, showing students how to write analytically about argument and persuasive language in print, digital, audio and audio-visual texts in a holistic way.
The book features:
- Single-text and multiple-text scenarios, with sample student analyses
- Guidelines for developing strongly structured and well-supported point-of-view pieces, with detailed advice for oral presentations
- Advice and models for improving medium-level analyses and point-of-view pieces so that they exhibit the qualities of high-level responses
- A diverse range of media texts in different forms on a variety of contemporary issues.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
Insight EAL Year 11 (2nd edition)
$39.95
Insight’s new Year 11 EAL: VCE Units 1 and 2 is a practical and thorough resource providing comprehensive coverage of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 11 in 2023. Developed by highly experienced EAL teachers and assessors, this combined textbook and workbook is the definitive resource for Year 11 EAL students, laying strong foundations for success in Units 3 and 4.
This title presents practical strategies for preparing for assessment tasks, with clear guidelines designed to help students produce original, well-structured responses for all Outcomes in Units 1 and 2. It includes tools, tips, models, word banks and cloze exercises to assist in progressively developing students’ listening, comprehension, analytical and expressive skills.
Supported by extensive bonus digital content, this highly practical resource distils key knowledge and skills development into an accessible and engaging format.
The book features:
- Guidelines and models for responding to texts in different forms, including personal and analytical responses
- Strategies and approaches for working with key ideas and mentor texts to create a variety of original texts
- Tips for top responses that provide achievable and practical suggestions for improving students’ marks.
- Annotated high-level sample student responses for all assessment tasks
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
Insight EAL Year 11 (2nd edition)
$39.95
Insight’s new Year 11 EAL: VCE Units 1 and 2 is a practical and thorough resource providing comprehensive coverage of the new VCE English/EAL Study Design, to be implemented at Year 11 in 2023. Developed by highly experienced EAL teachers and assessors, this combined textbook and workbook is the definitive resource for Year 11 EAL students, laying strong foundations for success in Units 3 and 4.
This title presents practical strategies for preparing for assessment tasks, with clear guidelines designed to help students produce original, well-structured responses for all Outcomes in Units 1 and 2. It includes tools, tips, models, word banks and cloze exercises to assist in progressively developing students’ listening, comprehension, analytical and expressive skills.
Supported by extensive bonus digital content, this highly practical resource distils key knowledge and skills development into an accessible and engaging format.
The book features:
- Guidelines and models for responding to texts in different forms, including personal and analytical responses
- Strategies and approaches for working with key ideas and mentor texts to create a variety of original texts
- Tips for top responses that provide achievable and practical suggestions for improving students’ marks.
- Annotated high-level sample student responses for all assessment tasks
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 12
Insight English Year 12
$44.95
Insight’s English Year 12 2nd edition is a comprehensive and practical guide to Units 3 and 4 of VCE English. The text now comes with a 100-page digital Bonus Book of extra content, providing students with new activities, templates for summarising and planning, additional media issues and persuasive texts, and sample responses for all SAC tasks.
English Year 12 2nd edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive and practical guide to Units 3 and 4 of VCE English for the 2017–2020 VCE Study Design. With definitions and explanations, models, step-by-step guidelines, annotated sample responses and numerous activities, this textbook develops students’ confidence in writing, analysing, and presenting a point of view, providing the tools for success in Year 12 English.
English Year 12 2nd edition features:
- Definitions and explanations of all key knowledge, including relevant metalanguage
- Numerous activities, word banks, sentence starters and model paragraphs to build skills progressively
- Strategies and guidelines for writing analytical, creative and comparative text responses
- Examples and annotated sample SAC responses for Area of Study 1, using texts on the 2019 English Text List
- A wide range of media texts on current issues for building confidence and skills in both analysing argument and presenting a point of view
- Guidelines for delivering an effective oral presentation and writing a statement of intention
- Examples and annotated sample SAC responses for Area of Study 2, using recent media texts and issues
- Clear explanations of all assessment tasks and a photocopiable assessment sheet for each SAC
- An exam chapter with revision strategies and tips for success.
- Sample responses for single-text analysis, creative responses and comparative analysis, using popular texts on the 2021 text list
- Sample responses for the analysis of argument and persuasive language, and the presentation of a point of view
- Templates to aid with summarising texts, planning responses and studying an issue
- Activities to build confidence with metalanguage and improve writing skills
- Media texts in a range of forms on topical and varied issues.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 12
Insight English Year 12
$44.95
Insight’s English Year 12 2nd edition is a comprehensive and practical guide to Units 3 and 4 of VCE English. The text now comes with a 100-page digital Bonus Book of extra content, providing students with new activities, templates for summarising and planning, additional media issues and persuasive texts, and sample responses for all SAC tasks.
English Year 12 2nd edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive and practical guide to Units 3 and 4 of VCE English for the 2017–2020 VCE Study Design. With definitions and explanations, models, step-by-step guidelines, annotated sample responses and numerous activities, this textbook develops students’ confidence in writing, analysing, and presenting a point of view, providing the tools for success in Year 12 English.
English Year 12 2nd edition features:
- Definitions and explanations of all key knowledge, including relevant metalanguage
- Numerous activities, word banks, sentence starters and model paragraphs to build skills progressively
- Strategies and guidelines for writing analytical, creative and comparative text responses
- Examples and annotated sample SAC responses for Area of Study 1, using texts on the 2019 English Text List
- A wide range of media texts on current issues for building confidence and skills in both analysing argument and presenting a point of view
- Guidelines for delivering an effective oral presentation and writing a statement of intention
- Examples and annotated sample SAC responses for Area of Study 2, using recent media texts and issues
- Clear explanations of all assessment tasks and a photocopiable assessment sheet for each SAC
- An exam chapter with revision strategies and tips for success.
- Sample responses for single-text analysis, creative responses and comparative analysis, using popular texts on the 2021 text list
- Sample responses for the analysis of argument and persuasive language, and the presentation of a point of view
- Templates to aid with summarising texts, planning responses and studying an issue
- Activities to build confidence with metalanguage and improve writing skills
- Media texts in a range of forms on topical and varied issues.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Insight For & Against (Y9-10) (Print & Digital)
$24.95
Aimed at students in Years 9 and 10, and providing excellent preparation for senior English studies, Insight Issues: For and Against focuses on understanding and analysing argument and persuasive language.
Each of the book’s eight units begins with two texts that present opposing points of view on an issue. A variety of exercises and activities develop students’ skills in writing analytically about argument and persuasive language, and in presenting their own point of view. Each unit focuses on a different aspect of persuasive texts and introduces metalanguage in an accessible and purposeful way.
FEATURES:
- Eight work units, based on a range of stimulating and engaging persuasive texts
- Scaffolded activities and exercises designed to progressively develop analytical and writing skills
- Extension questions and activities
- One unit focused on presenting a point of view, drawing on knowledge and skills developed throughout the book.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Insight For & Against (Y9-10) (Print & Digital)
$24.95
Aimed at students in Years 9 and 10, and providing excellent preparation for senior English studies, Insight Issues: For and Against focuses on understanding and analysing argument and persuasive language.
Each of the book’s eight units begins with two texts that present opposing points of view on an issue. A variety of exercises and activities develop students’ skills in writing analytically about argument and persuasive language, and in presenting their own point of view. Each unit focuses on a different aspect of persuasive texts and introduces metalanguage in an accessible and purposeful way.
FEATURES:
- Eight work units, based on a range of stimulating and engaging persuasive texts
- Scaffolded activities and exercises designed to progressively develop analytical and writing skills
- Extension questions and activities
- One unit focused on presenting a point of view, drawing on knowledge and skills developed throughout the book.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Insight Guide to Writing
$29.95
Aimed at middle-years students and supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Guide to Writing: A student toolkit is designed to equip students with the tools they need to become capable and confident writers. Combining the comprehensiveness of a textbook with the practicality of a workbook, the text explores the four main types of writing: imaginative, persuasive, interpretive and analytical. Each section in Guide to Writing focuses on a different type of writing and includes strategies, techniques and activities to develop and hone students’ writing skills.
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- A logical structure, with sections on the four main types of writing, as well as a section on editing and rewriting that guides students in refining their work
- Concise explanations of the key features of each type of writing, with ideas and tips to help students produce complete pieces
- Annotated text examples covering a range of text types and engaging topics
- Scaffolded activities and exercises designed to develop students’ writing skills progressively.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Insight Guide to Writing
$29.95
Aimed at middle-years students and supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Guide to Writing: A student toolkit is designed to equip students with the tools they need to become capable and confident writers. Combining the comprehensiveness of a textbook with the practicality of a workbook, the text explores the four main types of writing: imaginative, persuasive, interpretive and analytical. Each section in Guide to Writing focuses on a different type of writing and includes strategies, techniques and activities to develop and hone students’ writing skills.
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- A logical structure, with sections on the four main types of writing, as well as a section on editing and rewriting that guides students in refining their work
- Concise explanations of the key features of each type of writing, with ideas and tips to help students produce complete pieces
- Annotated text examples covering a range of text types and engaging topics
- Scaffolded activities and exercises designed to develop students’ writing skills progressively.
