The Literacy in Events series has been written and designed to assist students in Years 7–10 advance their literacy skills and vocabularies. Each unit covers an event that is of interest and significance to teenagers and young adults. The units introduce lists of words commonly used in these scenarios, and the activities allow the students to practise using these words and any associated language, while reinforcing basic spelling and grammar skills.

Events include

• Anzac Day, applying for a tax file number
• The Australian Open
• Buying a car
• Christmas, an engagement party
• A garage sale
• Opening a bank account
• Parent–teacher interviews
• The school formal
• Sitting an exam
• Voting in an election