Overview
The ability to understand and analyse text is a key skill in the study of English and for many students success in the externally assessed close reading Achievement Standards depends on plenty of practice. The Achievement English @ Year 12: Close Reading of Unfamiliar Text takes only the relevant Close Reading sections from the popular, larger Achievement English @ Year 12 in order to focus on A.S 2.3 (Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence). The workbook expands on the skills students have learnt previously by recapping what they know already and then develops their ability to analyse a passage, paying particular attention on the idea of annotating a passage as they read it. There is also a strong focus on noticing the effects of a writer’s choice of words, sentence structure and composition.
1 Year 12. You’ve survived NCEA Level 1!
2 Close Reading – learning to analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar text
3 Check It!
4 Close Reading - lets recap the basics
5 Text type 1: Prose
6 Text type 2: Poetry
7 Language Lists
Jenny is an experienced English teacher who has taught at all levels. She is the author of several titles in our English portfolio, in particular the English Basics series. She is also a co-author of Literacy Essentials.
Diane is an experienced English teacher who has taught at all levels. She is the author of several titles in our English portfolio, in particular the How to … and Building on … series. On leaving teaching she has taught adult literacy classes. She is also a co-author of Literacy Essentials.
Clearly explains how to analyse a piece of text, including both understanding the passage and question fully
Helps students to hone their analytical skills. Starting with easy and moving towards more complex passages
Prepares students with the skills required to tackle the unseen external assessments
Gives plenty of useful practice
Keeps student work in one place for later reference/revision
Includes comprehensive terminology lists.