IGCSE English Language
Paper 1 - READING
2 hours - Read 3 texts - Answer 3 questions
Skills
(Reading 65 marks - Writing 15 marks)
Question 1
a-e: Comprehension task on Text A. You answer a series of sub-questions
testing explicit and implicit meanings.You need to carefully select information
from the text. (15 marks Reading)
f: Summary question on Text B. Using your own words, upn to 120 words
continuous writing. (10 marks reading, 5 writing)
Planning and organising your summary is essential.
Avoid writing selected material as a list.
Use highlighters to select. Reorganise into a new structure - CONNECTIVES! USE
YOUR OWN WORDS
TIMING
Reading :10 mins
1 a-e
15 mins
1f
25 mins
2 a-c
10 mins
2d
20 mins
3
40 mins
Proof read in this time!
Inference Iceberg - Language Analysis
Meaning
Associations
Question 2 - Language meaning and effects - Text c.
Short answer: Sub questions testing understanding of meaning and effect of words. (10
marks)
Language Task: 200-300 words analysing 3 examples of interesting language from 2
different paragraphs. (15 marks reading )
Use OMIC: OVERVIEW - MEANING - IMAGE - CONNOTATIONS
Connotations
Question 3 - Extended Reading. Text C 500-600 words
Respond to a task that asks you to modify Text C. Using selected information from the text you write, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, either a
letter, report, journal, speech, interview or article. (15 marks reading, 10 marks writing)
The question will give three bullet points to focus your answer on. You must use all three, equally.
Use 3 different colour highlighters to find 4-5 details for each of the bullet points.
Annotate the text, as you read; You need to keep the overall meaning the same but use your own words to show understanding and
development of ideas.
Paper 2 - Writing
Show off
your skills
Section A - Directed Writing
(25 marks writing, 15 marks reading)
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The question will be based on 1 or 2
texts - total of 650-750 words
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You will be asked to use, develop and
evaluate details from the text.
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You have to create a discursive/
argumentative/ persuasive text.
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You will write a letter, speech or
article.
USE:
D - Direct Address
A - Anecdote
F- Facts
O-Opinions
R- Rhetorical questions and Repetition
E-Emotive Language
S-Statistics
T-Triplet/ Rule of Three
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,
;
;
One word
sentence.
One line
paragraph
CONNECTIVES- Learn and use!
Similarly - on the other hand - however - likewise
Timing
1 hour on each question
Min 20 mins reading and planning
For both
questions-Think!
P-Purpose
A - Audience
F - Format
Section B- Composition
(40 marks writing)
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You chose to write
either one NARRATIVE
or DESCRIPTIVE text.
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For each there is a
choice of 2 titles.
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Write approximately
350-450 words.