Transcript Edexcel IGCSE English

Edexcel IGCSE
Mae Patel, May 2011
Introduction
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Mae Patel
Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education
Based in Oxford, UK
Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series
[email protected]
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Edexcel IGCSE resources
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Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications
Complete fit with the latest specifications
ActiveBook CDs
Answers available
26 titles
Covering 19 IGCSE specifications
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English
Languages
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Commerce
Humanities
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Mathematics
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Science
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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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English A & B
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English A & B
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Not a coursebook
No single way of taking students through the course
Practical aid for teachers and students
Active approach
Skills and techniques
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Chapters 1 and 2: Anthology texts
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How writers create effects
“In this passage, how does the writer...”
Comparison to another piece of writing
Compare and contrast
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Chapter 3: Unprepared non-fiction
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Selecting texts
Anthology
Features, audience, purpose and technique
Recognise and respond
Exemplar answers
WAGELL
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Chapter 5: Writing
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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
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Developing writing
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Key to writing successfully
Not all writing is the same
Choices
Techniques
Reading and writing taught together
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Teaching writing
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Active Reading Strategies (handout)
Discussion in pairs, small groups and whole class
Teacher modelling
Supported writing
Independent writing
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Chapter 7: How to prepare for examinations
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Best use of time in the exams
Timed preparation
Using the mark tariff
Strategies for students
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Top tips
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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
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Top tips cont.
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Timed practice
Use the Top tips and examiners’ commentaries
Note-taking techniques
Encourage independent thinking
PEE (handout)
Essay planning
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Active Reading Strategies
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Predict
Connect
Question
Visualise
Evaluate
Review
Respond
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PEE
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Point
Evidence
Explanation
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ActiveBook
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English A & B
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English Literature (August 2011)
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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
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English as a Second Language (June and September
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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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Websites
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSE
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers
Thank you