English Language Year 11 – Units 1 & 2 – 2024 SD ETA TBA
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
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
- 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
- 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 Year 11 (Print & Digital)
- 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 11 (Print & Digital)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Explore and Analyse Argument 2023 Study Design
- 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.
Explore and Analyse Argument 2023 Study Design
- 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.
Fahrenheit 451 – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Fahrenheit 451 – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Fine Line – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Fine Line – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Flames – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Flames – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Going Home (Weller) – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Going Home (Weller) – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Great Short Works – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Great Short Works – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Hard Time – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Hard Time – Insight
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Hatchet
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Hatchet
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
High Ground
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
High Ground
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
I Am Malala – Insight
Insight Text Guides take students into the deeper layers of meaning in a range of popular novels, plays, films, short-story collections and nonfiction texts. They are designed to develop detailed knowledge, deep understanding and genuine insight into each text.
The guides are written by practising English teachers, professional writers, reviewers and academics who are experts in their fields. Each guide presents a clear, comprehensive and accessible analysis.
There are over 150 titles in the Insight Text Guides series and new titles are published every year.
EACH TITLE FEATURES:- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
I Am Malala – Insight
Insight Text Guides take students into the deeper layers of meaning in a range of popular novels, plays, films, short-story collections and nonfiction texts. They are designed to develop detailed knowledge, deep understanding and genuine insight into each text.
The guides are written by practising English teachers, professional writers, reviewers and academics who are experts in their fields. Each guide presents a clear, comprehensive and accessible analysis.
There are over 150 titles in the Insight Text Guides series and new titles are published every year.
EACH TITLE FEATURES:- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Insight – The Wife of Martin Guerre
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.
Insight – The Wife of Martin Guerre
- An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries
- Discussion of the historical, cultural and social contexts relevant to the text
- Close analysis of each chapter/scene/story, with chapter questions
- Detailed analysis of characters, themes and ideas
- Discussion of different responses to and interpretations of the text
- Guidelines on successful essay writing
- Essay topics, a sample analysis of a topic and a sample essay on the text.