English Language
The Cambridge IGCSE First Language English course enables learners to:
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Develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
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Use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
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Develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed
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Develop more general analysis and communication skills such as inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.
EXAM BOARD: Cambridge International – First Language English (0500)
HEAD OF ENGLISH: Mrs Scally
DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH: Mrs Brooks
STAFF: Miss Bartler, Miss Batey, Mrs Birtles, Mrs Christian, Mrs Cummins, Mrs Dempsey, Mrs Devine, Mrs Doyle, Mr Mitchell, Mrs Riley, Mr Brierly, Mr Smith, Ms Macken, Ms Clarke
Writing Objectives:
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Articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
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Organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
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Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
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Use register appropriate to context
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Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Reading Objectives:
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Demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
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Demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
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Analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support from the text
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Select and use information for specific purposes.
