Providing support for differentiated learning and featuring flexible ICT tasks that encourage language and literacy development, Essential English Skills for the Australian Curriculum is ideal for both classroom use and homework. The multilevel approach to key language and literacy skills cater to the different learning abilities in the classroom, while assisting teachers in matching tasks to the skill of their students. The requirements of the Australian Curriculum are comprehensively covered through examples of classic and popular texts which provide the best support for English development and student engagement.