Heinemann English Achieving VCE Units 3 and 4 Outcomes

Heinemann English: Achieving VCE Units 3 and 4 Outcomes has been developed for the revised VCE Study Design for English/ESL. Following an Outcomes-based approach, this textbook comprehensively covers the following areas of study: reading and the study of texts, the craft of writing, effective oral communication. Key features: an Outcomes-based approach, emphasising the key knowledge and key skills of the revised Study Design, assessment-style tasks to consolidate this skills-based approach, an introductory section to prepare students for the demands of Units 3 and 4 English, advice on exam techniques, a wide range of texts selected from established and new sources (including student work), annotated models showing the structural and language features of different texts, activities directly linked to vocational skills and outcomes, margin boxes and icons to alert readers to related print, visual and website material, an engaging design and presentation, with full-colour sections included. Condensed contents Part A Key elements of the course 1 Units 3 and 4 VCE English explained 2 What knowledge and skills do you need? Part B Reading and the study of texts 3 How to read and study media texts 4 How to read and study literary texts Part C Effective oral communication 7 How to prepare and deliver an oral presentation 8 Presenting a point of view on a current issue Part D The craft of writing 14 What is the 'craft of writing'? 15 Workplace writing Part E End-of-year exam 23 Preparing for the exam 24 Text response.Hayes, Andrea is the author of 'Heinemann English Achieving VCE Units 3 and 4 Outcomes', published 2000 under ISBN 9780864625007 and ISBN 0864625006.