Richard Yaxley is an experienced teacher and writer and is currently Director of the Senior School at Xavier Catholic College in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Richard has written extensively for schools, including contributing to English Edge, Impact English and Queensland English.

David King is Head of English at St Andrew¿s Lutheran College on the Gold Coast and has also worked in a range of Catholic, Independent and State schools in Queensland. Dave was Project Officer for the Boys and Literacy Project and co-authored 'Boys and Literacy: Meeting the Challenge' (James Cook University and DEETYA). He is a regular presenter at and contributor to ETAQ conferences and workshops.

Rebecca Taylor is currently an English and Drama teacher at Marist College Ashgrove. Rebecca has a keen interest in creative writing, and has written, directed and acted in her own plays.

A core learning outcomes grid at the start of the book

A critical literacy mind map

Cultural/operational/critical grids to frame each unit of work

Fun activities based upon syllabus sub-strands

Comprehensive, outcomes-based assessment tasks and criteria grids

Traditional and functional grammar appendices

Vibrant, full-colour layout

A consolidated glossary of important syllabus terminology