The Second Edition of the Pearson English 9 Activity Book offers updated texts, activities, design and coverage of the Australian Curriculum: English. It caters for students of all abilities, including students with English as an Additional Language. The Pearson English Activity Books are designed to develop and consolidate students’ knowledge and understanding of the English language and grammar. They integrate cumulative learning in the Language strand of the curriculum, as well as in the Literature and Literacy strands. Using the Activity Books, students develop higher order language and literacy skills. They are supported with a solid language foundation, clear explanations and scaffolded learning. Students are exposed to rich and varied literature sources and text types, including contemporary and classic texts, Australian Aboriginal storytelling and news articles. Each level of the Activity Books includes core units which offer clear Language explanations followed by scaffolded activities to use the language in context and build on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading and writing skills. At the back of the book, four revision units support students in preparing for summative assessment. Teachers will also find extension activities, tests, pedagogical support, Australian Curriculum correlation charts and more online for free. Enrich mastery of the English language with a wide range of activities and support catering to different levels. Updated features for Pearson English 7-10 Activity Books Second Edition: Based on research conducted in Australian schools Updated texts, activities and design The Second Edition is fully aligned to the latest version of the Australian Curriculum: English Now catering for the multi-abilities classroom, including students with English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) 2 extra feature boxes for a more complete student support: Hints and running glossary Clear language explanations and a varied range of activities and texts to use the language in context New revision units at the back of the books to help students prepare for summative assessment. Tests, extension tasks, answers, Australian Curriculum correlation charts and insightful teaching support are now provided online for free The second edition retains the best features of the acclaimed first edition: Written and reviewed by experienced teachers and textbook authors Activities can be completed in class or independently A write-in resource designed to develop and consolidate students' learning and understanding of the English Language Students have access to extra activities and web destinations online for free.