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Boost students’ understanding of grammar and punctuation to improve their writing and their GCSE results.Each of the thirty-six tutorials explains a key aspect of grammar, spelling or punctuation within a GCSE or IGCSE writing context. By exploring the choices other writers make, students will learn how to strengthen their own writing at a word, sentence, paragraph and whole text level. Recap the basics of word classes; sentence grammar, including tenses and mood; punctuation and paragraphing in Chapter 1.Focus on the specifics of writing to inform and explain; writing to summarise; writing to argue and persuade; writing to explore and analyse; and writing to describe and narrate in dedicated chapters.Explore the sample answers in the final chapter on proofreading and editing to understand how you can check and improve your work in exams and controlled assessments.This explicit, purposeful teaching of grammar, spelling and punctuation in GCSE and IGCSE writing contexts will help students obtain the marks available for accuracy and access the wider range of marks available for effective expression.These one-off tutorials can be used in regular grammar sessions or as an intensive intervention programme as part of your GCSE course or as a preparation for key stage 4 in Year 9.

The Concise Revision Course – English A provides comprehensive and authoritative guidance to preparing for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations. It adopts a practical, supportive approach to help students build the skills and understanding needed for exam success. Organised by question paper, the Concise Revision Course recaps and models the skills needed to answer each question effectively, moving from scaffolded skills-building activities to full examination-style tasks.Each chapter in the Paper 1 section includes guidance on where you might go wrong when answering multiple-choice questions.Each chapter in the Paper 2 section ends with a full practice question and annotated sample responses to exemplify competent and superior performance.A final chapter of practice questions helps you to prepare for your examinations.

Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level English LanguageFirst teaching: September 2019 First examination: from 2021The Student’s Book is structured to build skills and knowledge in a clear sequence, and to help students to apply their skills in different combinations. With in-depth and up-to-date coverage of the syllabus topics and a stimulating range of international texts, this book is the ideal companion to the Cambridge International AS and A Level course. Supports the transition from upper secondary: Section A refreshes students’ understanding of key concepts such as audience, purpose and form, and of elements of language including sentences and clauses.Builds writing and analysis skills for AS and A Level: Section B introduces students to different modes of analysis, including contextual, pragmatic, lexical, semantic, grammatical and phonological approaches, and familiarises students with the conventions of different writing forms and purposes.Explores the syllabus topics in depth: Section C offers a dedicated chapter on each language topic, exploring the relevant linguistic theories and helping students to apply these ideas in their own arguments and analysis of texts, transcripts and data.Helps students apply their knowledge and skills to extended tasks: Section D offers step-by-step support for responding to a range of tasks with sample responses at different levels to help students understand how to improve.Builds confidence for examinations with complete exam-style practice papers in Section E.Encourages an active approach to learning: throughout the book, a wealth of activities ask students to discuss, analyse and apply the ideas they are learning about, and to experiment with different techniques in their own writing.A rich variety of texts from around the world provide exciting models for students’ writing, engaging examples to analyse, and stimulus for debates about language change, language acquisition, the relationship between language and identity and the nature of Global English.Full provision for all abilities: an accessible writing style, step-by-step support and clear Key terms definitions build confidence, while Taking it further activities offer additional challenge.Supports teachers through the free, editable medium-term plans available on Collins.co.uk. These clearly map content to the syllabus and summarise what is covered in each unit of the book. Answers to activities in the Student’s Book are included to assist those teaching English Language for the first time.

Collins CSEC® Concise English A provides full coverage of the syllabus in an accessible format. It adopts a practical and supportive approach to help students build the skills and understanding needed for exam success, and provides comprehensive guidance on the School Based Assessment. Organised by question paper to help students build the skills neededeffectively, moving from skills-building activities to examination-style tasksIncludes guidance on where students might go wrong when answering multiple-choice questionsPractice questions and annotated sample responses help students understand how to achieve higher marksExam practice sections for Paper 1 and Paper 2Dedicated chapter on the School Based Assessment, including how to choose a suitable topic, how to carry out the work required, and how to write up the report

This AQA AS and A Level English Language Student Book prepares students and teachers for the requirements of the AQA A Level English Language specification.Structured and written to build on skills students acquired at GCSE, this book helps students to develop the skills needed to succeed in their AQA AS and A Level English Language exams and coursework.Through a range of source texts, activities and practice exam questions students of all abilities will be able to make clear progress.Whether students are taking AS or A Level AQA English Language, this resource offers guidance and activities to help all students achieve their potential.

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Feel confident, ready and fully prepared for the 2021 assessments and 2022 exams. Feel confident, prepared and totally ready for any test, exam or assessment. Beat your nerves by getting familiar with test and assessment-style questions. Seven sample tests for you to work through so you can eliminate your worries and feel ready to impress. Maximise your full potential and aim for the best possible assessment grade by comparing your work against the sample answers provided. York Notes are the long-established experts in English Literature, and we take your success seriously. So if you're studying Macbeth by William Shakespeare for your GCSE and are looking for some essential test practice before you're fully assessed, you can trust this book to get you up to speed. Proper practice is crucial if you want to perform at your best in formal tests, exams or assessments, and this is the only book of practice tests dedicated solely to Macbeth. Use it to test all your skills and knowledge, to target your revision, and to make sure you are as ready, prepared and confident as possible when it comes to assessment time. Why not use these GCSE Practice Tests with a York Notes Study Guide and Workbook for the most complete study, practice and revision solution? Just search for 9781447982203 for the Study Guide, and 9781292100814 for the Workbook.

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