Promotional Information

Support for the previous Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Alternative reality
Learning about narrative viewpoint, understanding archaic language; punctuation in complex sentences, using embedded clauses; talking about film; writing a fantasy story
2 Dramatic discoveries
Non-fiction: Examining the past; creating a drama script; combining words; writing a summary
3 Fame
Discussing famous people; making adjectives; writing a television script; group role-playing activities
4 Leisure and travel
Non-fiction: Travel writing, creating a humorous tone; using juxtaposition and oxymoron; hyperbole; creating a travel blog
5 Exhilarating exploration!
Examining different text types; identifying figurative language; varying sentence structure; writing a travel brochure
6 Rights and freedom
Using topic sentences; understanding abstract nouns; using discourse markers; presenting an effective argument
7 Poetic predators
Creating a group poem; comparing different poems; writing from notes; punctuation; using poetic imagery; expressing an opinion
8 People and places
Fiction: Presenting character, describing places and lifestyles; using compound sentences; responding to narratives
9 Challenges
Revising listening, reading and writing skills including inference, planning, punctuation; using language to convey meaning; non-narrative writing task
10 Pathways DS going places
Non-fiction: Travel writing, writing to persuade; creating a holiday advertisement
Extended reading: The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean
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 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.