A comprehensive textbook for the revised 2023 Study Design for VCE English. It includes detailed guidelines for each area of study, as well as strategies for analysis and practical approaches to developing written pieces. There is an extensive section on the new area of study, crafting texts, showing students how to develop ideas, draw on techniques used in mentor texts and create polished pieces of writing. The book’s practical approach is emphasised by the use of mind maps, flow charts, step-by-step processes and numerous activities. • Includes activities to consolidate understanding & develop skills • Contains a glossary & a ‘toolkit’ for effective writing and editing • Includes annotated high-level sample student responses for all assessment tasks • Offers further opportunities for students to hone their skills with bonus material, accessible via QR codes & weblinks The book features: • Clear definitions & explanations for all key knowledge & vocabulary, including metalanguage • Sentence starters, model paragraphs & word banks to help students develop stronger written pieces • Editing & proofreading checklists • Guidelines for writing both analytical & personal responses to texts for Area of Study 1: Reading and exploring texts • A variety of text excerpts to demonstrate the text structures, language features & conventions of text types used in Area of Study 2: Crafting texts • Strategies & activities to explore ideas & develop written pieces for five key ideas, including suggested mentor texts & annotated excerpts • A range of recent media texts covering relevant & lively issues for Area of Study 2: Exploring argument