The English is? series uses a creative
approach to learning to inspire students to embrace the English
language in all its variations and develop key skills in
reading, understanding and creating. It includes structured
inquiry into the big ideas or concepts that support English,
underpinned by the skills needed for literate
citizenship.

KEY FEATURES



? Full coverage of the Australian Curriculum: English
content descriptions allows students to achieve year level
standards

? The text is always at the centre of the learning

? Differentiated activities provide all students with
an entry point to the texts through a Getting started, Working
through and Going further grading

? Sub-unit structure allows for a dip-in, dip-out
approach

? Wordsmiths or mini-workshops drill down to teach key
skills in a Tell me, Show me, Let me do it process

? Ready to Read prepares less able readers to engage
with the texts

? Asian and Indigenous texts are featured along with
classic, world, Australian and contemporary texts

? 'Need to know' explains key terms at point of need
so that students learn English's metalanguage

? Language, Literature and Literacy links connect to
the Australian Curriculum content descriptions

? Wide variety of assessment options at the end of
every unit with rubrics to guide students.

 

English is ... English for the Australian Curriculum
Year 8 and eBookPLUS is a hard-copy of the
student text accompanied by eBookPLUS.

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> eBookPLUS resources include:

? Access from any digital device
PC/MAC/iPad/Android Tablet.

? Worksheets - Word documents designed for easy
customisation and editing.

? Interactivities and games to reinforce and enhance
student learning.

? eLessons - engaging video clips and supporting
material.

? Weblinks to relevant support material on the
internet.

? ProjectsPLUS - unique ICT-based projects that
provide opportunities for students to demonstrate creativity,
thinking skills and teamwork.