English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Farewelll to Arms – 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 English Skills Series, Insight Text Guides, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Farewelll to Arms – 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 English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Shakespeare Play, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Insight
$30.95
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, Secondary English, Shakespeare Play, Study Guides, Teacher's Resources, Text Guide, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Insight
$30.95
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.
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.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Daily Writing & Editing practice Book 1
$24.95
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series is designed to develop and reinforce students’ writing and editing skills through targeted daily exercises. Aimed at students in Years 7 and 8, Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 1 and Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 2 help to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy, and allow students to practise these skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. Clearly and logically structured, each book in the series presents students with a variety of text types and includes scaffolded activities that guide them to produce a piece of writing in that genre. Editing activities focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and expression, and teach students how to revise their work to produce a polished final product. By encouraging frequent focused practice, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series gives students the tools to become confident and courageous writers and helps to prepare them for NAPLAN and beyond. EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Forty weeks of ten-minute daily activities that develop writing and editing skills
- A range of text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists
- Complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing links to the Australian Curriculum for English, available online.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Daily Writing & Editing practice Book 1
$24.95
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series is designed to develop and reinforce students’ writing and editing skills through targeted daily exercises. Aimed at students in Years 7 and 8, Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 1 and Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 2 help to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy, and allow students to practise these skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. Clearly and logically structured, each book in the series presents students with a variety of text types and includes scaffolded activities that guide them to produce a piece of writing in that genre. Editing activities focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and expression, and teach students how to revise their work to produce a polished final product. By encouraging frequent focused practice, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series gives students the tools to become confident and courageous writers and helps to prepare them for NAPLAN and beyond. EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Forty weeks of ten-minute daily activities that develop writing and editing skills
- A range of text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists
- Complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing links to the Australian Curriculum for English, available online.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Daily Writing & Editing practice Book 2
$24.95
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series is designed to develop and reinforce students’ writing and editing skills through targeted daily exercises. Aimed at students in Years 7 and 8, Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 1 and Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 2 help to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy, and allow students to practise these skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. Clearly and logically structured, each book in the series presents students with a variety of text types and includes scaffolded activities that guide them to produce a piece of writing in that genre. Editing activities focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and expression, and teach students how to revise their work to produce a polished final product. By encouraging frequent focused practice, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series gives students the tools to become confident and courageous writers and helps to prepare them for NAPLAN and beyond. EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Forty weeks of ten-minute daily activities that develop writing and editing skills
- A range of text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists
- Complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing links to the Australian Curriculum for English, available online.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Subject, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Daily Writing & Editing practice Book 2
$24.95
Supporting the Australian Curriculum for English, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series is designed to develop and reinforce students’ writing and editing skills through targeted daily exercises. Aimed at students in Years 7 and 8, Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 1 and Daily Writing & Editing Practice Book 2 help to develop proficiency in the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy, and allow students to practise these skills independently, either in the classroom or at home. Clearly and logically structured, each book in the series presents students with a variety of text types and includes scaffolded activities that guide them to produce a piece of writing in that genre. Editing activities focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and expression, and teach students how to revise their work to produce a polished final product. By encouraging frequent focused practice, Insight’s Daily Writing & Editing Practice series gives students the tools to become confident and courageous writers and helps to prepare them for NAPLAN and beyond. EACH TITLE FEATURES:
- Forty weeks of ten-minute daily activities that develop writing and editing skills
- A range of text types and engaging topics
- A wide variety of activity types
- A daily checklist to help monitor progress
- Writing and editing checklists
- Complete answer sheets, available online
- Curriculum charts showing links 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.
English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Writing Skills, Year 8
English for NSW Year 8 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.
English, English Skills, Grammar, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary English, Teacher's Resources, Writing Skills, Year 8
English for NSW Year 8 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, 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.
English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
English Hand Book (2nd Edition) for Y7~12
$29.95
Based on the award-winning Insight English reference series, Insight’s English Handbook 2nd edition is a comprehensive resource covering the key aspects of secondary English study. Supporting students from Years 7 to 12, the book is divided into the following key areas: Grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Writing skills Media literacy Literary analysis. CHANGES TO THE 2ND EDITION INCLUDE: A new 220-page digital-only section of activities with answers An engaging and dynamic new design in a handy B5 format Updated examples and models More accessible definitions, explanations and guidelines New contemporary media texts on a range of issues A glossary of terms for quick reference. The digital-only activities enable students to reinforce and apply the knowledge and skills from all parts of the textbook. Questions are graded within each section, increasing in difficulty from straightforward applications of knowledge to those requiring more critical and creative thinking skills. Complete answers are provided at the end of the digital book. The grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary section provides succinct definitions and clear explanations of rules and concepts, with practical tips for remembering and applying them. The writing skills section builds confidence and proficiency in writing and expands students’ repertoires. It explains the conventions and features of a wide range of text types, and provides detailed guidelines for planning and writing an essay and a short story. It also includes comprehensive sections on style conventions, referencing and editing. The media literacy section builds proficiency in understanding, analysing and evaluating media texts. Highly readable and engaging, this section covers cartoons, still and moving images, advertisements, newspaper texts and internet texts, as well as the analysis of argument and persuasive language. The literary analysis section is a comprehensive guide to understanding and analysing literature. It covers the conventions and features of the main literary forms and genres, and includes clear explanations and definitions of literary terms and techniques. THE BOOK FEATURES: Straightforward and accessible explanations of essential English knowledge and skills Clear definitions, engaging examples and practical models Critical and creative thinking skills embedded throughout.
English, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Secondary, Secondary English, Study Guides, Teacher’s Resources, Writing Skills, Year, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
English Hand Book (2nd Edition) for Y7~12
$29.95
Based on the award-winning Insight English reference series, Insight’s English Handbook 2nd edition is a comprehensive resource covering the key aspects of secondary English study. Supporting students from Years 7 to 12, the book is divided into the following key areas: Grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Writing skills Media literacy Literary analysis. CHANGES TO THE 2ND EDITION INCLUDE: A new 220-page digital-only section of activities with answers An engaging and dynamic new design in a handy B5 format Updated examples and models More accessible definitions, explanations and guidelines New contemporary media texts on a range of issues A glossary of terms for quick reference. The digital-only activities enable students to reinforce and apply the knowledge and skills from all parts of the textbook. Questions are graded within each section, increasing in difficulty from straightforward applications of knowledge to those requiring more critical and creative thinking skills. Complete answers are provided at the end of the digital book. The grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary section provides succinct definitions and clear explanations of rules and concepts, with practical tips for remembering and applying them. The writing skills section builds confidence and proficiency in writing and expands students’ repertoires. It explains the conventions and features of a wide range of text types, and provides detailed guidelines for planning and writing an essay and a short story. It also includes comprehensive sections on style conventions, referencing and editing. The media literacy section builds proficiency in understanding, analysing and evaluating media texts. Highly readable and engaging, this section covers cartoons, still and moving images, advertisements, newspaper texts and internet texts, as well as the analysis of argument and persuasive language. The literary analysis section is a comprehensive guide to understanding and analysing literature. It covers the conventions and features of the main literary forms and genres, and includes clear explanations and definitions of literary terms and techniques. THE BOOK FEATURES: Straightforward and accessible explanations of essential English knowledge and skills Clear definitions, engaging examples and practical models Critical and creative thinking skills embedded throughout.
English, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Sample Essays, Secondary, Study Guides, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Language Year 11 – Units 1 & 2
$49.95
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, English Language, Insight, Insight English Skills Series, Sample Essays, Secondary, Study Guides, Writing Skills, Year, Year 11
English Language Year 11 – Units 1 & 2
$49.95
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.