Study Guides

The ATAR Notes Framework Guide series covers the most important concepts in each VCE Framework of Ideas. Written by some of the state’s top English students, this book includes:

• A detailed breakdown of the idea of country and associated key concepts
• Comprehensive socio-historical context to shape your understanding of country
• Analysis of the form, language, audience, and purpose of the 5 prescribed Mentor Texts
• Further analysis of 10 Supplementary Texts you can choose from to inform your writing
• A wide range of writing ideas and possible avenues to explore in your responses
• Advice for crafting high-scoring texts and reflective commentaries about country
• 4 exemplar sample pieces that demonstrate how to write about country

 

 

Everything you need to know about Much Ado About Nothing to succeed in your A Level or undergraduate studies.

Whether you’re an A Level student or an undergraduate, York Notes Advanced provide everything you need to know about Shakespear’s witty romantic comedy, from act and scene summaries and extended commentaries to analysis of key characters including Benedick, Beatrice, Claudio and Hero, and key themes such as‘Lov’ and‘Slande’. Yo’ll find in-depth notes on structure, language and imagery, along with overviews of key critical responses and relevant contexts, all of which will enable you to reach the best possible understanding of the text and to develop your own critical ideas.

 

Whether you’re an A Level student or an undergraduate, York Notes Advanced provide everything you need to know about Duff’s satirical collection of poems, from detailed poem summaries and extended commentaries to key themes such as‘The female voic’,‘Motherhoo’ and‘Sexualit’. With in-depth notes on poetic forms and language and style, and overviews of key critical responses and relevant contexts, York Notes Advanced will introduce you to a sophisticated analysis of the text, and provide an essential foundation for developing your own ideas and analysis.

 

York Notes for AS and A2 on Twelfth Night is an indispensable study and revision guide, providing everything you need to know about Shakespeare's last great comedy, from scene-by-secene analysis and extended commentaries to key themes such as 'Excess' and 'Love and Self-love' with notes on Structure, Form and Language, Contexts, and Critical Viewpoints. Additional guidance comes in the form of new Key Quotations and Revision focus features, an essential exam section with sample questions and answers to help boost your grade.