Promotional Information

Support for the previous Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Foodies' delight
Development of writing skills including spelling, sentence construction, punctuation, and stylistic techniques
2 Amazing arts
Development of reading skills including inference, setting, and drama
3 Terrific technology
Development of speaking and listening skills to explain ideas clearly and give presentations
4 Unnatural nature
Non-fiction: Use of imagery, metaphors, and personification
5 Fabulous hobbies
Features and conventions of non-fiction texts
6 Alarming journeys
Features of poetry across different times and cultures
7 Heroic history
Myths and legends from different cultures
8 Exciting escapades
Contemporary fiction: Introducing stories and characters
9 Tremendous television
Non-fiction: Features of articles and letters
Reading: Sky Hawk by Gill Lewis
Language and literacy reference

About the Author

Series editor and author Dean Roberts is co-author of Complete English as Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE (2014) and Essential First Language English for Cambridge IGCSE. He has 15 years' experience of working on English-language projects, managing teams of examiners and moderators, overseas training, and professional development of teachers in English language. Dean has has particular examining and training expertise in 11-14 English, and Bilingual education.
Tony Parkinson is an experienced examiner, with expertise in assessing English from age 11-16. Tony has over 20 years of experience as a teacher trainer for English. He also co-wrote Essential First
Language English for Cambridge IGCSE. Alan Jenkins has several years' experience as an English examiner for ages 14-16. He was Head of English with responsibility for a large English department at schools in the UK for over 20 years, and has taught 11-14 for the same length of time. He brings a wealth of classroom experience to the Complete English author team.