Insight’s new Explore and Analyse Argument provides comprehensive coverage of Area of Study 2 in Units 2 and 4 of the new 2023 VCE English/EAL Study Design. 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 provides further opportunities for students to hone their analytical and writing skills, and caters to a wide range of ability levels. Drawing on the strengths of its predecessor, the bestselling 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 includes word banks, sentence starters, model sentences and templates. It also shows students how to write analytically about argument and persuasive language in print, digital, audio and audio-visual texts in a holistic way. • Provides a comprehensive guide to Unit 2 Area of Study 2: Exploring Argument and Unit 4 Area of Study 2: Analysing Argument in the new 2023 English/EAL course • Can be used from middle years & retained until Year 12 • Includes clear & accessible explanations of all key knowledge, including metalanguage • Features engaging activities and practical support to build skills progressively • Offers many more opportunities for students to hone their skills with bonus material, accessible via QR codes & weblinks The book features: • Practice single-text & multiple-text scenarios, with sample student analyses • Guidelines for developing strongly structured & well supported point-of-view pieces, with detailed advice for oral presentations • Questions & activities catering to a range of ability levels • Advice & models for improving medium-level analyses & point-of-view pieces so that they exhibit the qualities of high-level pieces • A diverse range of media texts in different forms on a variety of contemporary issues