English, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Work Book, Writing, Year, Year 9
Daily English Practice Book 3
$27.95
Available: September 2023
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily English Practice Book 3 is designed to reinforce the key skills of grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, inference, writing and editing through targeted daily exercises. Developing on and combining elements from the bestselling Daily Language Practice and Daily Writing and Editing Practiceseries, this title is the perfect supplementary resource to help Year 9 students consolidate their foundational English skills prior to senior English. It is ideal for daily warm-ups, homework tasks or informal assessments, and includes a variety of exercises covering a wide range of topics to engage students and make learning the fundamentals of English approachable and interesting. Clearly and logically structured, Daily English Practice Book 3 helps to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy through scaffolded activities and questions, and allows students to practise these key English skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. THE BOOK FEATURES:- Thirty weeks of ten-minute daily activities
- Varied text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types, including NAPLAN-style questions
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists, vocabulary sheets and complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing how each week of activities relates to the Australian Curriculum for English, available online.
English, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Work Book, Writing, Year, Year 9
Daily English Practice Book 3
$27.95
Available: September 2023
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily English Practice Book 3 is designed to reinforce the key skills of grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, inference, writing and editing through targeted daily exercises. Developing on and combining elements from the bestselling Daily Language Practice and Daily Writing and Editing Practiceseries, this title is the perfect supplementary resource to help Year 9 students consolidate their foundational English skills prior to senior English. It is ideal for daily warm-ups, homework tasks or informal assessments, and includes a variety of exercises covering a wide range of topics to engage students and make learning the fundamentals of English approachable and interesting. Clearly and logically structured, Daily English Practice Book 3 helps to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy through scaffolded activities and questions, and allows students to practise these key English skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. THE BOOK FEATURES:- Thirty weeks of ten-minute daily activities
- Varied text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types, including NAPLAN-style questions
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists, vocabulary sheets and complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing how each week of activities relates to the Australian Curriculum for English, available online.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Listening, Secondary English, Spelling, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Writing, Writing Skills, Year 10
English for NSW Year 10 Stage 5
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Listening, Secondary English, Spelling, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Writing, Writing Skills, Year 10
English for NSW Year 10 Stage 5
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Writing, Year 9
English for NSW Year 9 Stage5
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Writing, Year 9
English for NSW Year 9 Stage5
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Punctuation, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Work Book, Writing, Writing Skills, Year 7
English for NSW Year7 Stage 4
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Comprehension, English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Punctuation, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Vocabuary, Work Book, Writing, Writing Skills, Year 7
English for NSW Year7 Stage 4
$27.95
Each title in the English for NSW series:
- Addresses the relevant stage of the new NSW English curriculum
- Targets the key focus areas of reading, viewing and listening to texts; understanding and responding to texts; and expressing ideas and composing texts
- Includes a complete year of suggested units
- Is engaging and visually appealing to enhance student learning
- Contains units driven by inquiry learning, offering opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning
- Features a range of text types, including well-known and contemporary texts reflective of varied cultural experiences.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Secondary, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Country
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Secondary, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Country
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Personal Journeys
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Personal Journeys
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
ENGLISH, English, English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Play
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
ENGLISH, English, English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Play
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Secondary, Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Protest (Print & Digital)
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
Creative, English, English, English Skills, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Narrative, Persuasive, Secondary, Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 9
Insight Framework of Ideas – Writing about Protest (Print & Digital)
$27.95
Each title in the Insight Framework of Ideas series is a comprehensive guide to one of the key ideas in the new VCE English/EAL Framework of Ideas. They each explore the idea in detail, unpack the four set mentor texts and outline a variety of approaches to developing effective and cohesive written pieces in a range of forms.
Each book features:
- An overview of the key idea, exploring essential concepts and including a suggested list of supplementary texts
- Detailed discussion of the four set mentor texts, explaining how they engage with the key idea and highlighting the structural elements, language features and vocabulary that students might draw on in their own writing
- Suggestions for ways in which students might develop original texts in different forms, and for specific purposes and audiences
- Guidelines for writing a reflection on the writing process
- Annotated sample responses.
English, English, Primary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Secondary, Spelling, Spelling, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Learn to Read, Write & Spell 6 – Years 3-8
$19.95
The sixth in a series of seven books suitable for young children beginning to learn to read, for children needing work after school and older slow learners. Begins the double and multiple sounds. Rules are included. Includes lots of practise and reading. Contents: Quick reference guide for rules, igh sound, multiple ou sounds, multiple ow sounds, multiple au sounds, aw sound, multiple ew sounds, gn sound, multiple gu sounds, gh sound, ui sound, multiple ough sounds, multiple augh sounds, eigh sound, tion sound, sion sound, cian, cial sounds, revision, answers.
English, English, Primary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Secondary, Spelling, Spelling, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Learn to Read, Write & Spell 6 – Years 3-8
$19.95
The sixth in a series of seven books suitable for young children beginning to learn to read, for children needing work after school and older slow learners. Begins the double and multiple sounds. Rules are included. Includes lots of practise and reading. Contents: Quick reference guide for rules, igh sound, multiple ou sounds, multiple ow sounds, multiple au sounds, aw sound, multiple ew sounds, gn sound, multiple gu sounds, gh sound, ui sound, multiple ough sounds, multiple augh sounds, eigh sound, tion sound, sion sound, cian, cial sounds, revision, answers.
English, English, Primary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Secondary, Spelling, Spelling, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 5, Year 6
Learn to Read, Write & Spell 7 – Years 5-10
$19.95
The seventh in a series of seven books suitable for young children beginning to learn to read, for children needing work after school and older slow learners. Begins the double and multiple sounds. Rules are included. Includes lots of practise and reading. Contents: Quick reference guide for rules, ph sound, rh sound, sc sound, eu sound, ps sound, pt,pn sounds, syllables, foreign spelling, the English language, latin roots, Greek prefixes, suffixes, common endings, endings that are tricky, homonyms, homographs, homophones, synonyms, antonyms, plurals, compound words, contractions, confused words, abbreviations, punctuation, revision, answers.
English, English, Primary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Secondary, Spelling, Spelling, Writing, Writing, Year, Year 5, Year 6
Learn to Read, Write & Spell 7 – Years 5-10
$19.95
The seventh in a series of seven books suitable for young children beginning to learn to read, for children needing work after school and older slow learners. Begins the double and multiple sounds. Rules are included. Includes lots of practise and reading. Contents: Quick reference guide for rules, ph sound, rh sound, sc sound, eu sound, ps sound, pt,pn sounds, syllables, foreign spelling, the English language, latin roots, Greek prefixes, suffixes, common endings, endings that are tricky, homonyms, homographs, homophones, synonyms, antonyms, plurals, compound words, contractions, confused words, abbreviations, punctuation, revision, answers.
English, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 9
Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English
$34.95
Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English is a comprehensive workbook designed specifically to help prepare Year 10 students for success in their senior English studies. In addition to detailed explanations and examples of key concepts, this practical resource includes word banks, model sentences and paragraphs, sentence starters, prompts and annotated sample responses to build students’ confidence and skills progressively.
The title is divided into three sections, each targeting a key element of senior English study: text analysis; writing skills; and argument and language analysis.
Section 1: Analysing texts guides students through the process of producing well-constructed and insightful analytical responses to individual texts.
Section 2: Crafting texts leads students to create their own texts across the four key areas of writing (imaginative, reflective, informative and persuasive), teaching them to use key ideas and mentor texts as inspiration and take into account audience, context and purpose.
Section 3: Exploring argument takes a step-by-step approach to developing students’ skills in analysing argument and language in a holistic way, and includes a detailed chapter guiding students in presenting their own point of view on an issue.
By encouraging focused practice of these key skills, Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English gives students the tools to become confident writers heading into their senior years.
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Contemporary media texts for analysis
- References to a diverse range of literary and popular texts
- Well-scaffolded activities and exercises to suit a range of abilities
- Tools, guidelines and examples to guide students’ writing
- Annotated sample responses.
English, English Skills, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Study Guides, Writing, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 9
Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English
$34.95
Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English is a comprehensive workbook designed specifically to help prepare Year 10 students for success in their senior English studies. In addition to detailed explanations and examples of key concepts, this practical resource includes word banks, model sentences and paragraphs, sentence starters, prompts and annotated sample responses to build students’ confidence and skills progressively.
The title is divided into three sections, each targeting a key element of senior English study: text analysis; writing skills; and argument and language analysis.
Section 1: Analysing texts guides students through the process of producing well-constructed and insightful analytical responses to individual texts.
Section 2: Crafting texts leads students to create their own texts across the four key areas of writing (imaginative, reflective, informative and persuasive), teaching them to use key ideas and mentor texts as inspiration and take into account audience, context and purpose.
Section 3: Exploring argument takes a step-by-step approach to developing students’ skills in analysing argument and language in a holistic way, and includes a detailed chapter guiding students in presenting their own point of view on an issue.
By encouraging focused practice of these key skills, Senior English Skills: Preparing for VCE English gives students the tools to become confident writers heading into their senior years.
THE BOOK FEATURES:
- Contemporary media texts for analysis
- References to a diverse range of literary and popular texts
- Well-scaffolded activities and exercises to suit a range of abilities
- Tools, guidelines and examples to guide students’ writing
- Annotated sample responses.
The Artistry of Imaginative Writing,
$41.95
Contents
Aiming for artistry- Permission to play and experiment with writing
- Harnessing the power of language
- Verbs, the muscles of writing
- The art of syntax
- Structure
- Begin with vignettes
- Key aspects of the narrative writing process
- Complication or Problem
- Resolution
- Enriching ad improving narrative writing
- Vocabulary
- Capturing the details of life
- The sound and rhythm of language
- Tapping into emotions
- Telling stories through poetry
- Being creative with poetry
- Content based on interests, passions or personal experiences
- Audience, purpose and form
- Point of view
- Language
- Creative non-fiction ideas
- Knowing our students
- The positive and supportive learning environment
- Narrative writing success checklist
- Feedback
- Self and peer-critiquing
The Artistry of Imaginative Writing,
$41.95
Contents
Aiming for artistry- Permission to play and experiment with writing
- Harnessing the power of language
- Verbs, the muscles of writing
- The art of syntax
- Structure
- Begin with vignettes
- Key aspects of the narrative writing process
- Complication or Problem
- Resolution
- Enriching ad improving narrative writing
- Vocabulary
- Capturing the details of life
- The sound and rhythm of language
- Tapping into emotions
- Telling stories through poetry
- Being creative with poetry
- Content based on interests, passions or personal experiences
- Audience, purpose and form
- Point of view
- Language
- Creative non-fiction ideas
- Knowing our students
- The positive and supportive learning environment
- Narrative writing success checklist
- Feedback
- Self and peer-critiquing
English, Insight, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Writing, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
The Man Who Loved Children – Insight
$24.95
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, in-depth 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.
English, Insight, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Writing, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
The Man Who Loved Children – Insight
$24.95
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, in-depth 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.