Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011
IGCSE l 25/05/112 Introduction Mae Patel Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education Based in Oxford, UK Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series
IGCSE l 25/05/113 Edexcel IGCSE resources Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications Complete fit with the latest specifications ActiveBook CDs Answers available 26 titles Covering 19 IGCSE specifications
IGCSE l 25/05/114 English Languages
IGCSE l 25/05/115 Commerce Humanities
IGCSE l 25/05/116 Mathematics
IGCSE l 25/05/117 Science
IGCSE l 25/05/118 ActiveBook CDs Digital, interactive version of the Student Book, with page turn and zoom functionality A wealth of additional resources that can be downloaded, printed and photocopied for use in class Interactive animations, worked examples, tutorials and simulations
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10 English A & B
IGCSE l 25/05/1111 English A & B Not a coursebook No single way of taking students through the course Practical aid for teachers and students Active approach Skills and techniques
IGCSE l 25/05/1112 Chapters 1 and 2: Anthology texts How writers create effects “In this passage, how does the writer...” Comparison to another piece of writing Compare and contrast
IGCSE l 25/05/1113 Chapter 3: Unprepared non-fiction Selecting texts Anthology Features, audience, purpose and technique Recognise and respond Exemplar answers WAGELL
IGCSE l 25/05/1114 Chapter 5: Writing Details of relevant AOs Conventions of text type Moving from reading analysis into writing Student mark each other’s work And that of other writers Recognition and familiarity
IGCSE l 25/05/1115 Developing writing Key to writing successfully Not all writing is the same Choices Techniques Reading and writing taught together
IGCSE l 25/05/1116 Teaching writing 1. Active Reading Strategies (handout) 2. Discussion in pairs, small groups and whole class 3. Teacher modelling 4. Supported writing 5. Independent writing
IGCSE l 25/05/1117 Chapter 7: How to prepare for examinations Best use of time in the exams Timed preparation Using the mark tariff Strategies for students
IGCSE l 25/05/1118 Top tips Follow the correct guidance for A or B (or both) Focus on reading and writing Make full use of the ActiveBook Recordings of readings Close analysis of poems Work up gradually to full-length assignments Sample questions
IGCSE l 25/05/1119 Top tips cont. Timed practice Use the Top tips and examiners’ commentaries Note-taking techniques Encourage independent thinking PEE (handout) Essay planning
IGCSE l 25/05/1120 Active Reading Strategies Predict Connect Question Visualise Evaluate Review Respond
IGCSE l 25/05/1121 PEE Point Evidence Explanation
IGCSE l 25/05/1122 ActiveBook
IGCSE l 25/05/1123 English A & B
IGCSE l 25/05/1124 English Literature (August 2011) Fully covers the latest specification Answers available Support for the poetry Anthology Preparation of Drama and Prose texts Exam-focused exercises and activities Free ActiveBook CD
IGCSE l 25/05/1125 English as a Second Language (June and September 2011) Student Book with ActiveBook CD (June) Teacher’s Book with Photocopiables CD (September) Audio CDs (September) Fully cover the latest specification Answers available Examination practice
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