English A - a Concise Revision Course for CSEC (R)
Published on 17. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-00-820813-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Our Paper 1 books usually consist of revision papers. I have never seen a book that was aimed at supporting the teacher and student in the skills necessary for answering the questions. It would work very well with the books we currently use."Shelley Kalloo, NAPARIMA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 263 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
548 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-820813-4 (9780008208134)
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Persons
Dorothy L. Warner is a dedicated educator who has been involved in the teaching of English Language and Literature. Additionally, she has served as Coordinator of activities in Language Arts which involves creating, monitoring and assessing curriculum. Mrs. Warner continues to prepare candidates for CSEC English A examinations and is dedicated to providing a realistic and supportive structure in which students can achieve success.
Mike Gould is an educational consultant, and has written widely for students and teachers in the UK and internationally. A former Head of Department, he has also lectured in English at university, trained teachers, and been involved in curriculum and exam development for the UK government.
For 30 years, Julia Burchell juggled her career as a teacher of English and English Literature, alongside examining, delivering teacher training across the world and writing. Julia is now enjoying a new role as a freelance teacher-trainer, consultant and writer.
Mike Gould is an educational consultant, and has written widely for students and teachers in the UK and internationally. A former Head of Department, he has also lectured in English at university, trained teachers, and been involved in curriculum and exam development for the UK government.
For 30 years, Julia Burchell juggled her career as a teacher of English and English Literature, alongside examining, delivering teacher training across the world and writing. Julia is now enjoying a new role as a freelance teacher-trainer, consultant and writer.