This teacher guide supports the new edition of Achievement English @ Year 13. Selected answers are provided in the same format as previous editions. Bonus chapters on Shakespeare and Writing for an Audience are also included.

This book provides an overview of the year’s work required for students to be successful in NCEA English Level 1. It supplements their schoolwork by giving clear, concise notes on terminology along with teaching notes, examples and practice exercises. The book has a strong focus on developing close reading skills, while providing exercises and models for students to improve their essay writing skills. Formative, creative and formal writing are also covered. The book builds a useful revision resource to study from for external assessments.

Achievement English @ Year 12 is an integrated student book-workbook that is designed for effective learning to prepare students for NCEA Level 2 English assessments. It has a bright, highly visual, full colour presentation and includes both learning activities and assessment practice. It contains a section focusing on writing longer answers to close reading questions. This book is written for the English Syllabus at NCEA Level 2. There is a strong focus on the skills required to understand and analyse written, oral and visual text. Students are also encouraged to develop their oral skills and creative writing. This book is particularly useful for those students who feel they need additional explanatory notes.