edexcel igcse mae patel, may 2011
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Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011. Introduction. Mae Patel Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education Based in Oxford, UK Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series [email protected]. Edexcel IGCSE resources. Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Edexcel IGCSEMae Patel, May 2011
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Introduction
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Selecting texts• Anthology• Features, audience, purpose and technique• Recognise and respond• Exemplar answers• WAGELL
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Chapter 5: Writing
• 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
• Key to writing successfully• Not all writing is the same• Choices• Techniques• Reading and writing taught together
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Teaching writing
1. Active Reading Strategies (handout)2. Discussion in pairs, small groups and whole class3. Teacher modelling4. Supported writing5. Independent writing
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Chapter 7: How to prepare for examinations
• Best use of time in the exams• Timed preparation• Using the mark tariff• Strategies for students
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Top tips
• 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.
• 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
• Predict• Connect• Question• Visualise• Evaluate• Review• Respond
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PEE
• Point• Evidence• Explanation
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ActiveBook
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English A & B
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English Literature (August 2011)
• 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 2011)
• 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
Websites
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSE
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers
Thank you