Carlong English A for CSEC with Study Guide & Exercises 2nd Edition

Carlong English A for CSEC? with Study Guide & Exercises 2nd Edition, a revision of the highly successful Carlong English A for CSEC? With Study Guide & Exercises, responds effectively to users? requests for fresh material, updated and expanded content and pays special attention to the demands of the new CSEC? syllabus. Meanwhile, the core features and approach of the first edition have been retained. This exciting two-year course also responds to the demands of teachers for more scaffolding exercises and more practice at multiple-choice questions. At the same time, the major components of the useful CSEC? approach to language, including understanding and expression of factual writing, persuasive writing and writing to give pleasure (literary writing), have been maintained. Organization of the text Carlong English A for CSEC? with Study Guide & Exercises ? 2nd Edition consists of nine sections, Sections A?I. The topics covered in each section are as follows: Section A ? Grammar and Usage Section B ? Factual Writing Section C ? Factual Writing ? Reports Section D ? Literary Writing Section E ? Literary Writing ? Expression Section F ? Persuasive Writing Section G ? Writing to Persuade Section H ? Reflection and Oral Presentations Section I ? The Examination Key Features Extensive multiple-choice exercises for building English language competency and giving examination practice Three additional 60-item multiple-choice tests Focus on the skills required for writing short stories, summaries, letters and articles Practice in speech development and delivery Practice questions and other activities for students to complete on their own Hints and pointers on how to do well in the examination List of common words and phrases frequently used in the examination Guided analysis of passages using discussions and sample answers Exercises addressing specific areas of difficulty in grammar and spelling Four simulated examination papers ? two for Paper 1 and two for Paper 2. These offer practice in the new examination format