The document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English syllabus, including:
1. It outlines the aims of developing students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a variety of texts.
2. The content overview explains that students will respond to a range of reading texts and use them to inform their own writing in different genres and for different purposes.
3. The assessment overview describes the external exams in reading and writing, and an optional speaking and listening test, with different assessment objectives for each.
This presentation is all about the ways in transcoding information from linear text to non-linear text. It is intended to be used for grade 7 or 8 students.
This powerpoint presentation helps the viewers about the definition of the type of writing: Literary Writing. It also teaches about the description and the format of how to write an Academic Writing.
This lesson plan introduces students to the epic poem Beowulf. It includes objectives for students to understand literary concepts like epics, identify character traits, summarize plot points, and analyze themes. The plan outlines activities like discussion questions, exercises to unlock difficult concepts, and an evaluation. Students will demonstrate their understanding by writing from Grendel's perspective and identifying heroic qualities for modern times.
This document provides a daily lesson log for an English class that focuses on objectives, content, learning resources, and procedures for the week. The objectives are centered around composing and delivering an entertainment speech using effective paragraphs, grammatical signals, and appropriate prosody. The content examines stories from Thailand and Malaysia, idiomatic expressions, and bibliographic formatting. Learning resources include textbooks, worksheets, and online materials. The procedures outline daily activities like introducing topics, establishing purposes, practicing skills, finding applications, and evaluating learning. The goal is for students to transfer their learning by composing and delivering a creative speech.
This document outlines Ms. Merra Mae Ramos' enhanced daily lesson plan for teaching the elements of a short story to 8th grade students. The lesson plan includes identifying the learning competency, key concepts, objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, assessment, assignment, and wrap-up. The procedures involve an introductory activity analyzing a movie trailer, discussing the elements of a short story, and having student groups present assignments related to those elements. An attachment further defines the common elements of a short story, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme.
A summary should be a condensed version that is around 1/3 to 1/4 the length of the original text. It accurately captures the main ideas and important information from the text without including unnecessary details or the author's opinions. An effective summary is written in the writer's own words and does not copy verbatim from the original text. The writer must fully understand the original text before producing the summary.
1RBI-ENGLISH 7 (Q3-W3)- THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE, HISTORY, AND ENVIRONMENT ON...AngelieBalangue2
Here are the key Filipino traits shown in the video:
- Resilience - The Filipinos found ways to continue their daily activities and maintain a sense of normalcy despite the difficult situation brought by the lockdown.
- Community spirit - They looked out for each other and helped their neighbors, like providing food and other necessities.
- Creativity - They came up with innovative ideas like turning their homes into mini gyms, barbershops, and classrooms to adapt to the new normal.
- Optimism - Despite the challenges, they remained positive and found ways to uplift their spirits through music, dance, and other activities.
2. I am proud to be Filipino
This presentation is all about the ways in transcoding information from linear text to non-linear text. It is intended to be used for grade 7 or 8 students.
This powerpoint presentation helps the viewers about the definition of the type of writing: Literary Writing. It also teaches about the description and the format of how to write an Academic Writing.
This lesson plan introduces students to the epic poem Beowulf. It includes objectives for students to understand literary concepts like epics, identify character traits, summarize plot points, and analyze themes. The plan outlines activities like discussion questions, exercises to unlock difficult concepts, and an evaluation. Students will demonstrate their understanding by writing from Grendel's perspective and identifying heroic qualities for modern times.
This document provides a daily lesson log for an English class that focuses on objectives, content, learning resources, and procedures for the week. The objectives are centered around composing and delivering an entertainment speech using effective paragraphs, grammatical signals, and appropriate prosody. The content examines stories from Thailand and Malaysia, idiomatic expressions, and bibliographic formatting. Learning resources include textbooks, worksheets, and online materials. The procedures outline daily activities like introducing topics, establishing purposes, practicing skills, finding applications, and evaluating learning. The goal is for students to transfer their learning by composing and delivering a creative speech.
This document outlines Ms. Merra Mae Ramos' enhanced daily lesson plan for teaching the elements of a short story to 8th grade students. The lesson plan includes identifying the learning competency, key concepts, objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, assessment, assignment, and wrap-up. The procedures involve an introductory activity analyzing a movie trailer, discussing the elements of a short story, and having student groups present assignments related to those elements. An attachment further defines the common elements of a short story, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme.
A summary should be a condensed version that is around 1/3 to 1/4 the length of the original text. It accurately captures the main ideas and important information from the text without including unnecessary details or the author's opinions. An effective summary is written in the writer's own words and does not copy verbatim from the original text. The writer must fully understand the original text before producing the summary.
1RBI-ENGLISH 7 (Q3-W3)- THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE, HISTORY, AND ENVIRONMENT ON...AngelieBalangue2
Here are the key Filipino traits shown in the video:
- Resilience - The Filipinos found ways to continue their daily activities and maintain a sense of normalcy despite the difficult situation brought by the lockdown.
- Community spirit - They looked out for each other and helped their neighbors, like providing food and other necessities.
- Creativity - They came up with innovative ideas like turning their homes into mini gyms, barbershops, and classrooms to adapt to the new normal.
- Optimism - Despite the challenges, they remained positive and found ways to uplift their spirits through music, dance, and other activities.
2. I am proud to be Filipino
This document differentiates between literary and academic writing. Literary writing is inspired, artistic writing meant for entertainment that uses vivid language and explores deep meanings and concepts. Academic writing is more formal and refers to the style researchers use to communicate within their discipline. It focuses on outlining an argument, researching supporting materials, and summarizing conclusions. Examples are provided of materials classified as either literary or academic writing based on these characteristics.
A writer selects words and shapes them in the same way that an artist mixes particular hues of paint and applies them to a canvas using brush strokes. Writer’s effect is the powerful feeling that writers intend to inspire in their readers, through the use of special words or expressions or some unique patterns of writing. Writers commonly create effect through the use of the following techniques:
- Imagery
- Power/Powerful/Strong words
- Figurative language
- Miscellaneous methods (arrangement of letters and words, shapes of letters, etc.)
Transition words and phrases help connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs smoothly, making text easier to read. The document provides examples of transition words for various purposes, such as providing more information, examples, causes or reasons, results or effects, purposes or reasons, comparisons or contrasts, sequences, summaries, and conclusions.
This lesson plan is for a 7th grade English class and covers elements of an essay. The objectives are for students to identify essay elements, make an essay outline, sing a New Year's song, and share their resolutions. Topics include essay elements like introduction, body, and conclusion. Activities include listing resolutions, analyzing questions, learning about formal and informal essays, making an essay outline, writing a 3-4 paragraph essay about a resolution, and a final assignment to write a 3-5 paragraph 200-300 word essay.
This document provides guidance for learners taking the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English exam. It outlines the course content, assessment structure, and skills that will be evaluated. Learners can take either two or three components total, with Component 1 being compulsory. Component 1 involves a reading exam, Component 2 or 3 assess writing, and Component 4 (optional) tests speaking and listening. The guide explains each component in detail and provides sample exam questions, mark schemes, and an annotated example response to help learners understand what is expected. It aims to help learners maximize their preparation and performance on the IGCSE assessment.
This document provides information on how to write an argumentative essay, including defining what an argument and argumentative essay are. It explains that an argumentative essay aims to persuade the audience of a claim through logical reasoning, examples, and evidence. Key elements that are discussed include choosing a topic and thesis, supporting an argument with facts, examples, and authorities, addressing counterarguments, organizing ideas into an outline, and considering the audience to make the argument effective. The document provides examples of useful sentence structures and emphasizes the importance of being respectful when arguing a position.
Sat Exam Reading Strategies Short PassagesBriana Songer
Strategies from Kaplan Book plus extra links for practice of each skill-Big Picture, Little Picture, Inference, Vocabulary-In-Context, and Funtion Questions. Message me for additional practice resources.
This document provides information about parallel structures in grammar. It defines parallelism as similarities in grammatical form within or between sentences. The document then discusses the different types of parallel structures, including single words, phrases, and clauses. Examples are provided for each type. Later, the document covers other uses of parallel structures, such as in comparisons, lists, tables of contents, and resumes. Practice exercises are included for students to identify and construct parallel structures.
The document discusses the key features of academic writing. It describes academic writing as formal, objective writing intended for an educated audience that is supported by research and evidence rather than personal opinions. It notes academic writing must be clear, concise, focused, well-structured, and backed by evidence. The document then lists and provides examples of several important features of academic writing, including using formal language, complex vocabulary, precise terminology, an objective tone, and accurate details like facts, figures, and dates. It concludes by giving examples of different types of academic writing.
GCE O' Level 1123 Examiner's Report Sum upSaima Abedi
The presentation is based on the information extracted from examiner's reports of last three years English language papers. It gives a quick idea about the Do and Don't for 1123.
This document outlines a rubric for grading 10th grade declamations. It evaluates students on four categories: preparedness and accuracy (40% of the grade), speaking clearly and volume (20%), posture and eye contact (10%), and acting (30%). For each category, it defines the criteria for exemplary, satisfactory, and unsatisfactory performance and the corresponding point ranges. For example, an exemplary performance in preparedness and accuracy would be completely prepared and memorized, earning 27-40 points, while an unsatisfactory performance would show a lack of rehearsal and struggling to remember lines, earning 1-13 points.
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This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching about allegory using the poem "Crossing the Bar" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The plan includes objectives to define allegory, create an original allegory, and develop social skills. It provides context on the poem and outlines teacher and student activities such as reading the poem aloud, analyzing its literal and symbolic meanings line by line, creating allegories in groups, and answering review questions. The lesson aims to teach students to distinguish literal from symbolic interpretations in allegorical works.
The document outlines the daily lesson log for an 8th grade English class for one week. The objectives are to understand East Asian literature, visual and verbal signals in texts, listening strategies, and grammatical expressions. On Monday, the class will learn about listening strategies for news reports. Tuesday's lesson is on restatement as a context clue. Wednesday involves reading a short story and discussing nature. Thursday and Friday cover prefixes, suffixes, and forming new words. The log details learning competencies, resources, procedures, activities, and assessments for each day. It also includes a reflection on teaching effectiveness and areas for improvement.
The document provides guidance on writing concept papers, precis, summaries, and reaction papers. It discusses the key elements and processes for each type of writing. For concept papers, it describes the typical sections including introduction, purpose/need/rationale, project description, support or budget, and contact information. It emphasizes that concept papers are brief proposals used to assess project alignment with funder priorities before submitting a full proposal. The document then provides details on writing precis, summaries, and reaction papers, including defining each term, the writing process, and tips.
This document provides instruction on how to write a summary. It defines a summary as a shortened version of the original text that retains the essential information in your own words. A good summary is brief, understandable without referring to the original, and contains only the ideas from the original in a unified whole. The document outlines techniques for writing summaries, such as paraphrasing, identifying the central ideas, condensing information, and finding the topic sentence. It also describes the steps to write a summary, which include reading, rereading, writing section summaries, formulating a thesis statement, and editing the draft.
This document provides tips for creating an engaging presentation. It suggests considering topics that interest your audience such as product reviews, personal stories, or lists. Photos and graphics should be included to complement the words and catch the audience's attention, similar to the photos used in this document.
This daily lesson log outlines a four-day English lesson for an 8th grade class focusing on recognizing positive and negative messages. Over the four days, students will learn to identify positive and negative messages, distinguish between two types of persuasive messages, convert sentences to positive statements, and create positive or negative advertisements. Learning activities include determining the message of texts, matching concepts, rewriting statements positively, and answering quizzes. The goal is for students to understand and evaluate different tones in messages.
This rubric is used to evaluate student speeches. It assesses eye contact, volume, rate/pacing, use of visuals, and organization. For each criteria, students can earn between 1-4 points based on how well they meet the standards. The total possible score is 20 points.
The document provides a pre-test to check learners' prior knowledge about critiques. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that cover topics such as the definition of a critique, its purpose and benefits, steps in writing one, characteristics of an effective critique, and examples of true/false statements about critiques. The pre-test aims to evaluate learners' understanding of critiques before proceeding with lessons and activities on critique writing.
STORYTELLING LESSON PLAN FOR YOUNG LEARNERSMüberra GÜLEK
This lesson plan outlines a 40-minute activity for 5th and 6th grade students focused on storytelling. It includes watching a video about a short story called "Princess Farmer," reading and discussing the story in groups, playing a true/false game about the story, and completing a puzzle and drawing activity related to the story. The lesson aims to help students learn to classify, understand, and convey meaning from stories while developing their listening, reading, and language skills.
The document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Sociology syllabus for examination from 2020 to 2022, including:
1) An overview of the aims and content covered in the syllabus across two exam papers, including key topics such as culture, social inequality, family, education, crime and media.
2) Details of the assessment objectives and their weighting, which focus on knowledge and understanding, interpretation of evidence, and analysis and evaluation.
3) Advice for teachers on support materials available and guidance on combining this syllabus with other Cambridge qualifications.
This document provides the syllabus for Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design. It outlines the aims of the syllabus which are to develop creativity, visual awareness, analytical skills, and personal expression through a range of art and design processes. It also provides an overview of the assessment objectives and components. Candidates can choose between three assessment options: Option A involves Components 1 and 2, Option B involves Components 1 and 3, and Option C involves Components 1 and 4. Component 1 is a broad-based assignment and controlled test. The other components involve either a design-based assignment, critical/historical assignment, or coursework portfolio. The syllabus aims to provide opportunities for practical and analytical work while accommodating a wide range of abilities
This document differentiates between literary and academic writing. Literary writing is inspired, artistic writing meant for entertainment that uses vivid language and explores deep meanings and concepts. Academic writing is more formal and refers to the style researchers use to communicate within their discipline. It focuses on outlining an argument, researching supporting materials, and summarizing conclusions. Examples are provided of materials classified as either literary or academic writing based on these characteristics.
A writer selects words and shapes them in the same way that an artist mixes particular hues of paint and applies them to a canvas using brush strokes. Writer’s effect is the powerful feeling that writers intend to inspire in their readers, through the use of special words or expressions or some unique patterns of writing. Writers commonly create effect through the use of the following techniques:
- Imagery
- Power/Powerful/Strong words
- Figurative language
- Miscellaneous methods (arrangement of letters and words, shapes of letters, etc.)
Transition words and phrases help connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs smoothly, making text easier to read. The document provides examples of transition words for various purposes, such as providing more information, examples, causes or reasons, results or effects, purposes or reasons, comparisons or contrasts, sequences, summaries, and conclusions.
This lesson plan is for a 7th grade English class and covers elements of an essay. The objectives are for students to identify essay elements, make an essay outline, sing a New Year's song, and share their resolutions. Topics include essay elements like introduction, body, and conclusion. Activities include listing resolutions, analyzing questions, learning about formal and informal essays, making an essay outline, writing a 3-4 paragraph essay about a resolution, and a final assignment to write a 3-5 paragraph 200-300 word essay.
This document provides guidance for learners taking the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English exam. It outlines the course content, assessment structure, and skills that will be evaluated. Learners can take either two or three components total, with Component 1 being compulsory. Component 1 involves a reading exam, Component 2 or 3 assess writing, and Component 4 (optional) tests speaking and listening. The guide explains each component in detail and provides sample exam questions, mark schemes, and an annotated example response to help learners understand what is expected. It aims to help learners maximize their preparation and performance on the IGCSE assessment.
This document provides information on how to write an argumentative essay, including defining what an argument and argumentative essay are. It explains that an argumentative essay aims to persuade the audience of a claim through logical reasoning, examples, and evidence. Key elements that are discussed include choosing a topic and thesis, supporting an argument with facts, examples, and authorities, addressing counterarguments, organizing ideas into an outline, and considering the audience to make the argument effective. The document provides examples of useful sentence structures and emphasizes the importance of being respectful when arguing a position.
Sat Exam Reading Strategies Short PassagesBriana Songer
Strategies from Kaplan Book plus extra links for practice of each skill-Big Picture, Little Picture, Inference, Vocabulary-In-Context, and Funtion Questions. Message me for additional practice resources.
This document provides information about parallel structures in grammar. It defines parallelism as similarities in grammatical form within or between sentences. The document then discusses the different types of parallel structures, including single words, phrases, and clauses. Examples are provided for each type. Later, the document covers other uses of parallel structures, such as in comparisons, lists, tables of contents, and resumes. Practice exercises are included for students to identify and construct parallel structures.
The document discusses the key features of academic writing. It describes academic writing as formal, objective writing intended for an educated audience that is supported by research and evidence rather than personal opinions. It notes academic writing must be clear, concise, focused, well-structured, and backed by evidence. The document then lists and provides examples of several important features of academic writing, including using formal language, complex vocabulary, precise terminology, an objective tone, and accurate details like facts, figures, and dates. It concludes by giving examples of different types of academic writing.
GCE O' Level 1123 Examiner's Report Sum upSaima Abedi
The presentation is based on the information extracted from examiner's reports of last three years English language papers. It gives a quick idea about the Do and Don't for 1123.
This document outlines a rubric for grading 10th grade declamations. It evaluates students on four categories: preparedness and accuracy (40% of the grade), speaking clearly and volume (20%), posture and eye contact (10%), and acting (30%). For each category, it defines the criteria for exemplary, satisfactory, and unsatisfactory performance and the corresponding point ranges. For example, an exemplary performance in preparedness and accuracy would be completely prepared and memorized, earning 27-40 points, while an unsatisfactory performance would show a lack of rehearsal and struggling to remember lines, earning 1-13 points.
Detailed lesson plan - Crossing the Bar - giocosovivaceJivanee Abril
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching about allegory using the poem "Crossing the Bar" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The plan includes objectives to define allegory, create an original allegory, and develop social skills. It provides context on the poem and outlines teacher and student activities such as reading the poem aloud, analyzing its literal and symbolic meanings line by line, creating allegories in groups, and answering review questions. The lesson aims to teach students to distinguish literal from symbolic interpretations in allegorical works.
The document outlines the daily lesson log for an 8th grade English class for one week. The objectives are to understand East Asian literature, visual and verbal signals in texts, listening strategies, and grammatical expressions. On Monday, the class will learn about listening strategies for news reports. Tuesday's lesson is on restatement as a context clue. Wednesday involves reading a short story and discussing nature. Thursday and Friday cover prefixes, suffixes, and forming new words. The log details learning competencies, resources, procedures, activities, and assessments for each day. It also includes a reflection on teaching effectiveness and areas for improvement.
The document provides guidance on writing concept papers, precis, summaries, and reaction papers. It discusses the key elements and processes for each type of writing. For concept papers, it describes the typical sections including introduction, purpose/need/rationale, project description, support or budget, and contact information. It emphasizes that concept papers are brief proposals used to assess project alignment with funder priorities before submitting a full proposal. The document then provides details on writing precis, summaries, and reaction papers, including defining each term, the writing process, and tips.
This document provides instruction on how to write a summary. It defines a summary as a shortened version of the original text that retains the essential information in your own words. A good summary is brief, understandable without referring to the original, and contains only the ideas from the original in a unified whole. The document outlines techniques for writing summaries, such as paraphrasing, identifying the central ideas, condensing information, and finding the topic sentence. It also describes the steps to write a summary, which include reading, rereading, writing section summaries, formulating a thesis statement, and editing the draft.
This document provides tips for creating an engaging presentation. It suggests considering topics that interest your audience such as product reviews, personal stories, or lists. Photos and graphics should be included to complement the words and catch the audience's attention, similar to the photos used in this document.
This daily lesson log outlines a four-day English lesson for an 8th grade class focusing on recognizing positive and negative messages. Over the four days, students will learn to identify positive and negative messages, distinguish between two types of persuasive messages, convert sentences to positive statements, and create positive or negative advertisements. Learning activities include determining the message of texts, matching concepts, rewriting statements positively, and answering quizzes. The goal is for students to understand and evaluate different tones in messages.
This rubric is used to evaluate student speeches. It assesses eye contact, volume, rate/pacing, use of visuals, and organization. For each criteria, students can earn between 1-4 points based on how well they meet the standards. The total possible score is 20 points.
The document provides a pre-test to check learners' prior knowledge about critiques. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that cover topics such as the definition of a critique, its purpose and benefits, steps in writing one, characteristics of an effective critique, and examples of true/false statements about critiques. The pre-test aims to evaluate learners' understanding of critiques before proceeding with lessons and activities on critique writing.
STORYTELLING LESSON PLAN FOR YOUNG LEARNERSMüberra GÜLEK
This lesson plan outlines a 40-minute activity for 5th and 6th grade students focused on storytelling. It includes watching a video about a short story called "Princess Farmer," reading and discussing the story in groups, playing a true/false game about the story, and completing a puzzle and drawing activity related to the story. The lesson aims to help students learn to classify, understand, and convey meaning from stories while developing their listening, reading, and language skills.
The document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Sociology syllabus for examination from 2020 to 2022, including:
1) An overview of the aims and content covered in the syllabus across two exam papers, including key topics such as culture, social inequality, family, education, crime and media.
2) Details of the assessment objectives and their weighting, which focus on knowledge and understanding, interpretation of evidence, and analysis and evaluation.
3) Advice for teachers on support materials available and guidance on combining this syllabus with other Cambridge qualifications.
This document provides the syllabus for Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design. It outlines the aims of the syllabus which are to develop creativity, visual awareness, analytical skills, and personal expression through a range of art and design processes. It also provides an overview of the assessment objectives and components. Candidates can choose between three assessment options: Option A involves Components 1 and 2, Option B involves Components 1 and 3, and Option C involves Components 1 and 4. Component 1 is a broad-based assignment and controlled test. The other components involve either a design-based assignment, critical/historical assignment, or coursework portfolio. The syllabus aims to provide opportunities for practical and analytical work while accommodating a wide range of abilities
The document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus for examination in 2020 and 2021, including:
- An overview of the aims, content, and assessment of the syllabus. Candidates will be assessed through multiple choice papers, structured question papers, and a practical or alternative paper.
- Details of the three assessment objectives focused on knowledge, handling information, and experimental skills.
- A breakdown of the 21 topic areas that form the subject content, from characteristics of living organisms to human influences on ecosystems.
- Guidance on practical work that should be integrated across topics to develop students' skills.
This document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives syllabus, including its aims, assessment objectives, and components. The syllabus focuses on developing skills like gathering and analyzing information, collaboration, and developing reasoned arguments. It emphasizes skills over knowledge acquisition. Students explore stimulating global topics and assess information critically. Through individual research, group projects, and an exam, students develop transferable skills and awareness of complex global issues.
This document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 syllabus for examination in 2020 and 2021. It includes details about the aims of the syllabus, an overview of the content and assessments, and the specific subject content that candidates will be expected to learn. The syllabus aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of chemistry, develop experimental skills, and encourage attitudes of scientific inquiry. Candidates will take papers assessing their knowledge and handling of information, and there is also an externally-assessed practical or alternative paper. The subject content section lists 14 core topics that all candidates should be taught, covering concepts such as atomic structure, chemical reactions and organic chemistry.
Learn more about the latest IGCSE Biology Syllabus at IGCSE Pro, a revision website for students taking the IGCSE Examinations.
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595426-2023-2025-syllabus_Biology IGcse grade 10 O level.pdfEman Abdellatif
The document is a syllabus for Cambridge IGCSE Biology. It outlines the aims, content overview, assessment overview and objectives for the course. The subject content section provides details on the topics that candidates will be taught, including characteristics of living organisms, cell structure, transport systems, ecology and more. It specifies the core content that all candidates must be taught, as well as additional supplement content for those aiming for higher grades. Emphasis is placed on developing students' experimental skills by performing practical work across various topics.
- Candidates can choose to take either the Cambridge International AS Level after 1 year of study, or the Cambridge International A Level after 2 years of study.
- The AS Level consists of one written paper testing theory knowledge. The A Level consists of two written papers testing theory knowledge and problem-solving/programming skills.
- Both levels also include a practical programming project to test programming and software development skills. This is submitted separately from the written papers.
- The assessment objectives cover knowledge and understanding, application of theory, problem-solving and programming skills, and analysis, evaluation and testing of programming solutions.
This document provides information about changes to the Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology syllabus for 2015, including:
- Candidates will no longer take Paper 1 and the optional paper together in a 2 hour and 15 minute session.
- There are minor revisions to the syllabus aims, assessment objectives, and project assessment criteria for clarity.
- The syllabus content has been updated to reflect changes in technology and teaching methods.
- Advice is included on the drawing equipment allowed for Paper 2 and encouraging the use of CAD/CAM where facilities exist for Paper 5.
The document outlines the assessment structure for Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology, which includes a compulsory Paper 1 on product design, one optional written paper focusing on graphic products, resistant materials, or systems and control, and a compulsory individual project centered on the candidate's chosen option. Candidates are assessed on their design thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and application of knowledge and understanding to the design and making of products.
The document outlines the content topics and assessment objectives for the Cambridge IGCSE Physics syllabus, which aims to develop students' scientific knowledge and experimental skills through studying motion, forces, energy, thermal physics, waves, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics, and space physics. Students take multiple choice and structured question papers assessing knowledge and problem solving, and either a practical exam or alternative paper assessing experimental skills. The syllabus provides flexibility for teachers to design an interesting and engaging course while addressing the core required content.
- The document provides information about the Cambridge O Level Computer Science syllabus, including its aims, content overview, assessment overview, and subject content sections.
- Key topics covered include data representation, communication technologies, hardware and software components, algorithm design, programming concepts, and databases.
- The syllabus is assessed through two externally assessed papers, with Paper 1 focusing on theory and Paper 2 focusing on problem-solving and programming.
This document provides an overview of the Cambridge International AS and A Level Business Studies syllabus. It outlines the aims and objectives of the syllabus, which are to develop students' understanding of business concepts and their application to real-world situations. It also provides an assessment overview and outlines the core and extension curriculum content covered in the course, including topics like business and its environment, people in organizations, marketing, operations, finance, and strategic management. The document is intended to inform teachers and students about the structure and goals of the Cambridge International AS and A Level Business Studies qualification.
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology syllabus overview:
The syllabus aims to develop knowledge of ICT including emerging technologies, autonomous use of ICT, skills to enhance work using ICT, and ability to consider impacts of technology. It covers types of computer systems, input/output devices, storage, networks, ICT applications, systems development, safety, and specific software skills. Assessment consists of a theory paper, and two practical papers testing document production, presentations, data manipulation, and website authoring skills. The syllabus supports learners in developing confidence, responsibility, reflection, innovation and engagement for success in today's world.
The document is a syllabus for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics. It outlines the changes made to the syllabus for 2015, including some deleted content, clarification of existing content, and addition of new content. It provides an overview of the course, including the aims and objectives, syllabus content, assessment structure, and support available for teachers. The key information is that the syllabus has been updated for 2015 with some content removed, content clarified, and new content added related to topics like compound interest, exponential growth/decay, and graphing exponential functions.
This document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English syllabus for examination in 2015, including:
- Significant changes to the syllabus including updates to the aims, assessment objectives, grade descriptions, syllabus content, and descriptions of the exam components.
- An overview of the assessment components including the reading passages papers, directed writing and composition paper, coursework portfolio, and optional speaking and listening test and coursework.
- Details on teacher support resources available from Cambridge and the benefits of pursuing Cambridge qualifications for students and teachers.
The document provides information on the Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026-2028, including:
- An overview of the aims, content coverage and assessment of the AS & A Level qualifications.
- Details of the four papers that assess knowledge and application of business concepts, and business decision-making.
- Guidance on support available to teachers, including teaching resources, professional development and exam administration support.
This document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management syllabus, including why it is a useful qualification, the support available to teachers, an overview of the syllabus content and assessment, and guidance on coursework requirements. Key points include:
- Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are internationally recognized and provide a foundation for further education.
- The Environmental Management syllabus draws on multiple disciplines and examines sustainability and human use of natural resources.
- Support materials are available to help teachers deliver the syllabus and prepare students.
- The syllabus content is assessed through a combination of written exams and optional coursework.
This document provides information about the Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus, including why choose Cambridge qualifications, the aims and assessment objectives of the Biology syllabus, an overview of the syllabus content and practical assessment requirements. It also includes details about teacher support resources and Cambridge International Certificate of Education.
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IGCSE ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE SYLLABUS 2020 / 2022
1. Version 2
For examination in June and November 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Also available for examination in March 2020, 2021 and 2022 for India only.
Syllabus
Cambridge IGCSE®
First Language English 0500
2. Why choose Cambridge?
Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed
curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge.
Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a
wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to
delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject
experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for
learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources.
Our mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for
school education and to be the world leader in this field. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners
who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with
an international education from Cambridge International.
‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’
Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA
Quality management
Our systems for managing the provision of international qualifications and education programmes
for students aged 5 to 19 are certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard for
quality management, ISO 9001:2008. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001
Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of
the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.
UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own
internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for
internal use within a centre.
3. Contents
1 Why choose this syllabus? .....................................................................................................2
2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................................4
Aims 4
Content overview 4
Assessment overview 5
Assessment objectives 6
3 Subject content .........................................................................................................................8
4 Details of the assessment ......................................................................................................9
Paper 1 – Reading 9
Paper 2 – Directed Writing and Composition 11
Component 3 – Coursework Portfolio 12
Additional information for Component 3 Coursework Portfolio 13
Component 4 – Speaking and Listening Test 20
Command words 25
5 What else you need to know .............................................................................................. 26
Before you start 26
Making entries 27
After the exam 28
How students and teachers can use the grades 28
Grade descriptions 28
Changes to this syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022 29
Changes to this syllabus
For information about changes to this syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022, go to pages 29–30.
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1 Why choose this syllabus?
Key benefits
Cambridge IGCSE®
syllabuses are created especially for international students. For over 25 years, we have worked
with schools and teachers worldwide to develop syllabuses that are suitable for different countries, different types
of schools and for learners with a wide range of abilities.
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English allows learners to:
•• develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
•• learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
•• develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.
Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the
ways in which English can be used. Cambridge IGCSE First Language English also develops more general analysis
and communication skills such as inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.
Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills
learners need for their next steps in education or employment.
Our approach encourages learners to be:
Cambridge
learner
‘The strength of Cambridge IGCSE qualifications is internationally recognised and has provided
an international pathway for our students to continue their studies around the world.’
Gary Tan, Head of Schools and CEO, Raffles International Group of Schools, Indonesia
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Recognition and progression
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE First Language English gives learners a solid
foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of
courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language.
Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of
academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and
Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and
skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to
the standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications
are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/recognition
Supporting teachers
We provide a wide range of practical resources, detailed guidance, and innovative training and professional
development so that you can give your learners the best possible preparation for Cambridge IGCSE.
Exam preparation resources
• Question papers
• Mark schemes
• Example candidate responses to understand
what examiners are looking for at key grades
• Examiner reports to improve future teaching
Community
You can find useful information, as well as
share your ideas and experiences with other
teachers, on our social media channels and
community forums.
Find out more at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/social-media
Training
• Face-to-face workshops around the world
• Online self-study training
• Online tutor-led training
• Cambridge Professional Development
Qualifications
Teaching resources
• School Support Hub
www.cambridgeinternational.org/support
• Syllabus
• Scheme of work
• Learner guide
• Discussion forum
• Resource list
• Endorsed textbooks and digital resources Support for
Cambridge
IGCSE
‘Cambridge IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and recognised qualifications in the world. It
is very popular in Egypt because it provides the perfect preparation for success at advanced level
programmes.’
Mrs Omnia Kassabgy, Managing Director of British School in Egypt BSE
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2 Syllabus overview
Aims
The aims describe the purposes of a course based on this syllabus.
The aims are to enable students to:
•• read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, enjoying and appreciating a variety of
language
•• read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing
•• write accurately and effectively, using Standard English appropriately
•• work with information and with ideas in language by developing skills of evaluation, analysis, use and inference
•• listen to, understand, and use spoken language effectively
•• acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology
and linguistic conventions.
Content overview
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English offers candidates the opportunity to respond with understanding to a rich
array of reading texts during the course as a whole. Candidates will use these texts to inform and inspire their own
writing, and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences.
Candidates will develop both their speaking and their listening skills, delivering a presentation, and responding to
questions and engaging in conversations.
Candidates are encouraged to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners.
Support for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English
Our School Support Hub www.cambridgeinternational.org/support provides Cambridge schools with a
secure site for downloading specimen and past question papers, mark schemes, grade thresholds and other
curriculum resources specific to this syllabus. The School Support Hub community offers teachers the
opportunity to connect with each other and to ask questions related to the syllabus.
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Assessment overview
All candidates take two papers. Paper 1, and one of Paper 2 or Component 3. Component 4 is optional and assesses
speaking and listening skills. This component is separately endorsed and marks will not contribute to a candidate’s
overall grade.
All candidates take: and:
Paper 1 2 hours
Reading 50%
80 marks
Structured and extended writing questions
Questions will be based on three reading texts
Externally assessed
Paper 2 2 hours
Directed Writing and Composition 50%
80 marks
Extended writing question and a composition
task
Externally assessed
or:
Component 3
Coursework Portfolio 50%
80 marks
Three extended writing assignments
Internally assessed and externally moderated
Centres may also choose to enter candidates for the Speaking and Listening Test. Marks for this optional
component do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. Instead, where
candidates perform to an appropriate standard, certificates record achievement of grades 1 (high) to 5 (low).
Candidates can also take:
Component 4 Approx. 10–12 minutes
Speaking and Listening Test
40 marks Separately endorsed
Individual Talk and Conversation
Internally assessed and externally moderated
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Assessment objectives
The assessment objectives (AOs) are:
AO1 Reading
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support from the text
R4 demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects and influence readers
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
AO2 Writing
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
AO3 Speaking and listening
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
SL1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
SL2 present facts, ideas and opinions in a cohesive order which sustains the audience’s interest
SL3 communicate clearly and purposefully using fluent language
SL4 use register appropriate to context
SL5 listen and respond appropriately in conversation.
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Weighting for assessment objectives
The approximate weightings allocated to each of the assessment objectives (AOs) are summarised below.
Assessment objectives as a percentage of the qualification
Assessment objective Weighting in IGCSE %
AO1 Reading 50
AO2 Writing 50
AO3 Speaking and listening Separately endorsed
Assessment objectives as a percentage of each component
Assessment objective Weighting in components %
Paper 1 Paper 2 and
Component 3
Component 4
AO1 Reading 80 20 0
AO2 Writing 20 80 0
AO3 Speaking and listening 0 0 100
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3 Subject content
The skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below.
Reading
•• Demonstrate understanding of written texts, and of the words and phrases within them
•• Summarise and use material for a specific context
•• Develop, analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions
•• Demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve their effects and influence readers
•• Select appropriate information for specific purposes
•• Recognise and respond to linguistic devices, figurative language and imagery.
In developing reading skills, candidates should engage with a range of genres and text types from the twentieth
and/or twenty-first centuries, including literature, fiction and non-fiction, and other forms of writing, such as
discursive essays, reviews and articles. This study should include focus on writers’ use of language and style and
the ways in which writers achieve effects and influence readers. Candidates should study how influence may
include fact, ideas, perspectives, opinions and bias.
Writing
•• Express what is thought, felt and imagined
•• Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
•• Demonstrate a varied vocabulary appropriate to the context
•• Demonstrate an effective use of sentence structures
•• Demonstrate an understanding of audience, purpose and form
•• Demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
As developing writers themselves, candidates should be introduced to a range of writing skills, including the
ability to create and compose texts with a variety of forms and purposes, e.g. descriptive, narrative, discursive,
argumentative and persuasive. This study should include focus on the following text types: letter, report, article,
journal, speech, interview and summary.
Speaking and listening
•• Describe and reflect on experience, and express what is thought, felt and imagined
•• Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
•• Understand and convey complex ideas
•• Communicate with clarity, focus and purpose
•• Communicate appropriately for the context
•• Engage appropriately in conversation.
Candidates should explore a range of speaking and listening skills, including the ability to participate in engaging
conversations and to respond spontaneously to questions and prompts. This study should include focus on
presentation skills in employing and organising content, and language devices, such as irony, tone and emphasis.
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4 Details of the assessment
Paper 1 – Reading
Written paper, 2 hours, 80 marks
Candidates answer three compulsory questions on three texts which may be on a similar topic. Candidates write all
their answers in the space provided on the question paper.
Text A and Text B will be 700–750 words in length and Text C will be 500–650 words in length. Candidates should
spend approximately 15 minutes reading the texts.
The texts will be printed on the question paper insert.
Dictionaries may not be used.
Question 1 Comprehension and summary task (30 marks)
Comprehension task: this question requires candidates to respond to Text A.
Candidates respond to a series of sub-questions. These include short answers testing understanding of both explicit
and implicit meanings.
This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (15 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
Summary task: this question requires candidates to respond to Text B.
Candidates answer a selective summary task in their own words. Candidates write their summary as continuous
writing of no more than 120 words.
This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (10 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
This question also tests the following writing assessment objectives (5 marks):
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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Question 2 Short-answer questions and language task (25 marks)
Short-answer questions: this question requires candidates to respond to Text C.
Candidates respond to a series of sub-questions which require answers of different lengths.
This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (10 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R4 demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects and influence readers.
Language task: this question requires candidates to respond to Text C.
Candidates write about 200–300 words.
This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (15 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R4 demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects and influence readers.
Question 3 Extended response to reading (25 marks)
This question requires candidates to respond to Text C.
Candidates write about 250–350 words, responding in one of the following text types: letter, report, journal,
speech, interview and article.
This question tests the following reading assessment objectives (15 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support from the text.
This question also tests the following writing assessment objectives (10 marks):
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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Paper 2 – Directed Writing and Composition
Written paper, 2 hours, 80 marks
Candidates answer two questions, one from each section.
The texts will be printed on the question paper insert.
Dictionaries may not be used.
Section A Directed Writing (40 marks)
Candidates answer one compulsory question on one or two texts totalling 650–750 words in length.
Candidates use, develop and evaluate the information in the text(s) to create a discursive/argumentative/
persuasive speech, letter or article.
Candidates write about 250–350 words.
This question tests the following writing assessment objectives (25 marks):
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
This question also tests the following reading assessment objectives (15 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support from the text
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
Section B Composition (40 marks)
Candidates answer one question from a choice of four titles: two descriptive and two narrative.
Candidates use the title to develop and write a composition.
Candidates write about 350–450 words.
This question tests the following writing assessment objectives (40 marks):
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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Component 3 – Coursework Portfolio
Written assignments, 80 marks
This information should be read in conjunction with the relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook.
The forms required for the conduct and assessment of the portfolio may be downloaded from
www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples
Candidates submit a portfolio of three assignments, each of about 500–800 words. The assignments may be
completed in any order, and are:
Assignment 1: writing to discuss, argue and/or persuade in response to a text or texts
Assignment 2: writing to describe
Assignment 3: writing to narrate.
The Coursework Portfolio tests the following writing assessment objectives (65 marks):
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
For Assignment 1 only, the following reading assessment objectives are tested (15 marks):
R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support from the text
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
Work may be handwritten or word-processed.
Dictionaries may be used.
Candidates must include the first draft of one of the three assignments submitted. The first draft will not
contribute to the final internally assessed mark or to the externally moderated mark for the portfolio.
The Coursework Portfolio must also include the text(s) used for Assignment 1.
If more than one teacher in your centre is marking internal assessments, you must make arrangements to
moderate or standardise your teachers’ marking so that all candidates are assessed to a common standard.
Further information on the process of internal moderation can be found on the samples database at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples
External moderators will produce a short report for each centre with feedback on your application of the mark
scheme and administration of the assessment.
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Additional information for Component 3 Coursework Portfolio
Please read this information in conjunction with the relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook.
Assignments: general issues
•• Assignments should arise from the programme of study undertaken by the teaching group.
•• The best assignments are usually those that come from a shared learning experience but are finally chosen by
individual candidates; negotiation of assignments with the teacher is recommended.
•• All tasks set should be sufficiently challenging to stretch candidates to their full potential. For example, a class
might study types of short story and their structures and conventions before individual candidates choose their
own titles and write their own short stories for Assignment 3.
•• Questions from past examination papers should not be used for coursework.
•• Candidates are not expected to work under timed conditions.
•• Assignments 1–3 may be completed in any sequence during the course. It is generally better that candidates
complete more than three assignments during the course from which a suitable choice can eventually be made
for the final portfolio.
•• The assignments must clearly demonstrate different writing intentions and styles to the reader.
Assignment 1
•• Assignment 1 is a piece of directed writing in response to a text or texts chosen by the teacher (or by the
candidate, with the teacher’s approval).
•• This assignment is assessed for both writing and reading skills.
•• Centres are advised to select text(s) of approximately two sides of A4 in total. Text(s) may consist of facts,
opinions and/or arguments which can be selected, analysed and evaluated by the candidate and can be
integrated into their own views.
•• Note that literature texts are not usually suitable for this assignment.
•• Text(s) may be of local, national or global interest – or all three – and should be suitable for the ability range of
the candidates. They may be drawn from a variety of sources, e.g. newspapers, magazine articles, travel writing,
text-based websites and media.
•• Note that text(s) that are mainly informative or that provide content which has no development/discussion
should not be set.
•• Candidates should be able to give an overview of the argument as a whole and illustrate their understanding
by commenting on specific ideas presented by the author of the text. This should include an explanation of
any ideas of interest and an argument for or against them, as well as examining them for inconsistencies and
substituting complementary or opposing views (e.g. recognise and comment on bias).
•• The assignment may be written in any appropriate form, e.g. an article, a letter, or the words of a speech.
•• A copy of all texts used for Assignment 1 must be included with the sample of portfolios sent to the external
moderator.
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Assignment 1
Discuss/argue and/or
persuade in response to
text(s)
Two examples:
•• You are a local resident and feel very strongly about the ideas suggested
in your local newspaper. Write a response to the editor in which you
argue for or against the proposed ideas.
In your discussion you will need to evaluate the ideas and opinions presented
in the text and centre your arguments around what is said.
Text: a letter or article from a local newspaper arguing in favour of or against
a controversial local issue. For example: plans to make changes to the local
transport system, proposals to build a community building on public land or a
plan to address the behaviour of young people in the area.
Note to teachers: responses could be in any appropriate form, e.g. a letter or
an article.
•• You have read the transcript of a speech by a well-known person about
an important topical issue. Write a response to that person in which you
try to persuade them to change their minds about what they have said.
In your discussion you will need to evaluate the ideas and opinions presented
in the speech and centre your arguments around what they have said.
Text: a speech about a current topical, local or global issue. For example:
a teacher’s speech about space travel, a celebrity’s speech about an
environmental issue, or a doctor’s speech about medicine.
Note to teachers: responses could be in any appropriate form, e.g. a speech or
a letter.
Assignment 2
•• Assignment 2 is a piece of descriptive writing which is assessed for writing skills only.
•• Candidates may submit poetry for Assignment 2, but this must be accompanied by some form of commentary
by the candidate, e.g. about how the poem(s) came to be written. The commentary will be included in the word
count.
•• The candidate should develop ideas and images which create a convincing, well-defined picture, with varieties
of focus.
Assignment 2
Writing to describe
Two examples:
•• You are in a busy place waiting for a friend who is late. Describe your
surroundings and your thoughts and feelings as you wait.
Note to teachers: a busy place can be any place which provides a definite
sense of place/atmosphere and will contain a range of sights, sounds and/or
characters for candidates to describe, e.g. cafes, train or bus stations, airport
arrival or departure areas, sports stadiums, beaches and markets.
•• Describe an important gathering or celebration.
Note to teachers: candidates should be encouraged to choose a celebration
or gathering of which they have personal experience. Appropriate occasions
could be any event which provides a definite sense of place/atmosphere and
will contain a range of sights, sounds and/or characters for candidates to
describe, e.g. weddings, significant anniversaries or birthdays.
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Assignment 3
•• Assignment 3 is a piece of narrative writing which is assessed for writing skills only.
•• Candidates may write in any form.
•• The candidate should ensure the plot is well defined and developed with features of fiction writing, such as
description, characterisation and convincing details.
Assignment 3
Writing to narrate
Two examples:
•• Write a narrative piece in which the following words appear ‘and then
they finally realised that it didn’t really matter anymore’.
Note to teachers: the words may appear in any part of the narrative writing.
Candidates may write in a range of appropriate narrative forms, e.g. the
opening or closing chapter of a novel or a short story.
•• Write a fictional or autobiographical account of an important or life-
changing event.
Note to teachers: candidates may write in a range of appropriate narrative
forms and perspectives, e.g. a short story or several diary entries.
Marking: general principles
Marking of the Coursework Portfolio should be positive, rewarding achievement where possible but clearly
differentiating across the whole range of marks available.
In approaching the assessment process, the marker should look at the work and then make a ‘best-fit’ judgement as
to which level it fits. In practice the work does not always match one level precisely so a judgement may need to be
made between two or more levels.
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Table A: Level descriptions for writing in Assignment 1 (15 marks)
Level Marks Description
6 13–15 •• Highly effective style capable of conveying subtle meaning. (W1)
•• Carefully structured for benefit of the reader. (W2)
•• Wide range of sophisticated vocabulary, precisely used. (W3)
•• Highly effective register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate. (W5)
5 10–12 •• Effective style. (W1)
•• Secure overall structure, organised to help the reader. (W2)
•• Wide range of vocabulary, used with some precision. (W3)
•• Effective register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar mostly accurate, with occasional minor
errors. (W5)
4 7–9 •• Sometimes effective style. (W1)
•• Ideas generally well sequenced. (W2)
•• Range of vocabulary is adequate and sometimes effective. (W3)
•• Sometimes effective register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar generally accurate though with some
errors. (W5)
3 5–6 •• Inconsistent style, expression sometimes awkward but meaning clear. (W1)
•• Relies on the sequence of the original text. (W2)
•• Vocabulary is simple, limited in range or reliant on the original text. (W3)
•• Some awareness of an appropriate register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, sometimes serious. (W5)
2 3–4 •• Limited style. (W1)
•• Response is not well sequenced. (W2)
•• Limited vocabulary or words/phrases copied from the original text. (W3)
•• Limited awareness of appropriate register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Persistent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
1 1–2 •• Expression unclear. (W1)
•• Poor sequencing of ideas. (W2)
•• Very limited vocabulary or copying from the original text. (W3)
•• Very limited awareness of appropriate register for audience and purpose. (W4)
•• Persistent errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar impede
communication. (W5)
0 0 •• No creditable content.
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Table B: Level descriptions for reading in Assignment 1 (15 marks)
Level Marks Description
6 13–15 •• Successfully evaluates ideas and opinions, both explicit and implicit.
(R1, R2, R3)
•• Assimilates ideas from the text to give a developed, sophisticated response.
(R3, R5)
5 10–12 •• Some successful evaluation of ideas and opinions, both explicit and implicit.
(R1, R2, R3)
•• A thorough response, supported by a detailed selection of relevant ideas from
the text. (R3, R5)
4 7–9 •• Begins to evaluate mainly explicit ideas and opinions. (R1, R2, R3)
•• An appropriate response that includes relevant ideas from the text. (R3, R5)
3 5–6 •• Selects and comments on explicit ideas and opinions. (R1, R2, R3)
•• Makes a general response including a few relevant ideas from the text.
(R3, R5)
2 3–4 •• Identifies explicit ideas and opinions. (R1, R2, R3)
•• Makes a limited response with little evidence from the text. (R3, R5)
1 1–2 •• Very limited response with minimal relation to the text. (R1, R2, R3, R5)
0 0 •• No creditable content.
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Table C: Level descriptions for composition: content and structure in Assignments 2 and 3
(10 marks each)
Level Marks General and specific marking criteria
6 9–10
General
•• Content is complex, engaging and effective. (W1)
•• Structure is secure, well balanced and carefully managed for deliberate effect. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
Many well-defined and developed ideas
and images create a convincing overall
picture with varieties of focus.
Specific – narrative
The plot is well-defined and strongly
developed with features of fiction writing
such as description, characterisation and
effective climax, and convincing details.
5 7–8
General
•• Content is developed, engaging and effective. (W1)
•• Structure is well managed, with some choices made for deliberate effect. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
Frequent, well-chosen images and details
give a mostly convincing picture.
Specific – narrative
The plot is defined and developed with
features of fiction writing such as description,
characterisation, climax and details.
4 5–6
General
•• Content is relevant with some development. (W1)
•• Structure is competently managed. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
A selection of relevant ideas, images and
details, even where there is a tendency to
write in a narrative style.
Specific – narrative
The plot is relevant and cohesive, with some
features such as characterisation and setting
of scene.
3 3–4
General
•• Content is straightforward and briefly developed. (W1)
•• Structure is mostly organised but may not always be effective. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
The task is addressed with a series of
relevant but straightforward details,
which may be more typical of a narrative.
Specific – narrative
The plot is straightforward, with limited use
of the features of narrative writing.
2 2
General
•• Content is simple, and ideas and events may be limited. (W1)
•• Structure is partially organised but limited in its effect. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
The recording of some relevant events
with limited detail.
Specific – narrative
The plot is a simple narrative that may consist
of events that are only partially linked and/or
which are presented with partial clarity.
1 1
General
•• Content is occasionally relevant or clear. (W1)
•• Structure is limited and ineffective. (W2)
Specific – descriptive
The description is unclear and lacks detail.
Specific – narrative
The plot and/or narrative lacks coherence.
0 0 No creditable content.
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Table D: Level descriptions for composition: style and accuracy in Assignments 2 and 3
(15 marks each)
Level Marks Description
6 13–15 •• Precise, well-chosen vocabulary and varied sentence structures, chosen for
effect. (W3)
•• Consistent well-chosen register suitable for the context. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate. (W5)
5 10–12 •• Mostly precise vocabulary and a range of sentence structures mostly used for
effect. (W3)
•• Mostly consistent appropriate register suitable for the context. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar mostly accurate, with occasional minor
errors. (W5)
4 7–9 •• Some precise vocabulary and a range of sentence structures sometimes used
for effect. (W3)
•• Some appropriate register for the context. (W4)
•• Spelling, punctuation and grammar generally accurate, but with some errors.
(W5)
3 5–6 •• Simple vocabulary and a range of straightforward sentence structures. (W3)
•• Simple register with a general awareness of the context. (W4)
•• Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, occasionally serious. (W5)
2 3–4 •• Limited and/or imprecise vocabulary and sentence structures. (W3)
•• Limited and/or imprecise register for the context. (W4)
•• Persistent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar. (W5)
1 1–2 •• Frequently imprecise vocabulary and sentence structures. (W3)
•• Register demonstrates little or no sense of the context. (W4)
•• Persistent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar impair
communication. (W5)
0 0 •• No creditable content.
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Component 4 – Speaking and Listening Test
Individual Talk and Conversation, approximately 10–12 minutes in total, 40 marks
This component is separately endorsed with grades of 1 (high) to 5 (low). Marks for Component 4 do not contribute
to a candidate’s overall grade.
Teachers must treat this component as a non-coursework speaking test and must read this information in
conjunction with the relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook.
There are two parts to the Speaking and Listening Test. In Part 1, candidates present an individual talk. In Part 2,
candidates engage in a conversation with the teacher/examiner on their chosen topic.
There is no question paper for the test. The test must be taken within the Speaking and Listening Test window. You
should record all candidates. Candidates must only take the Speaking and Listening Test once and both parts of the
test must be recorded as one.
Part 1 Individual Talk (3–4 minutes) (20 marks)
The candidate talks for about 3–4 minutes on a single topic or theme which they have selected before the test.
The candidate talks about a topic of particular interest, for example, about the candidate’s reactions to meeting a
famous person or about a recent film, which would include suggestions as to why others would also like it.
Candidates need to show that they are able to prepare and organise material, are aware of audience, and can
select and employ a range of language devices. Candidates are encouraged to make presentations which are lively,
by perhaps incorporating more creative presentational styles, such as taking up a ‘voice’ or presenting a dramatic
monologue.
There is no question paper and each candidate chooses their own subject with guidance from their teacher.
Teachers should advise on the suitability of topics or themes, but must not be involved in the preparation of
material for the Individual Talk. The interaction is between the candidate and the teacher only, although the class
may be present as an audience.
Candidates may bring one ‘cue card’ (about postcard size) into the examination room, to remind them of the main
points they wish to make. The cue card should contain a list of key points, not continuous sentences. Candidates
may write their points on one side of the cue card only. Candidates may also use a limited quantity of illustrative
material, which may include maps, diagrams, statistics and pictures. Reading from, or reliance on, a script or
extended notes is not allowed. Recitation of a memorised script is unlikely to be successful. The cue card and
illustrative material must be retained by centres until six months after publication of results. The cue card and
illustrative material must be labelled with the candidate’s name and number.
The talk should be continuous. If absolutely necessary the teacher/examiner may prompt a candidate who is
finding it difficult to continue within the advised time of 3–4 minutes. Teachers/examiners should interrupt to ask
questions, and begin Part 2, if the candidate shows no sign of finishing after 4½ minutes.
Dictionaries may be used to prepare the Individual Talk, but they may not be taken into the test.
This part of the test is to be assessed using the level descriptions in Table A on page 22.
The Individual Talk tests the following speaking and listening assessment objectives (20 marks):
SL1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
SL2 present facts, ideas and opinions in a cohesive order which sustains the audience’s interest
SL3 communicate clearly and purposefully using fluent language
SL4 use register appropriate to context.
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Part 2 Conversation (7–8 minutes) (20 marks)
The Individual Talk leads into a conversation with the teacher/examiner about the candidate’s chosen topic. For
example, an account of meeting a famous person could be developed into a discussion of wider issues such as the
nature and role of ‘celebrity’ and media intrusion; a talk about a film could be developed into discussion of wider
issues such as censorship, popular culture and the film industry.
Candidates should be encouraged to consider how a conversation might develop around their chosen topic; if they
cannot think of six questions they could be asked, the topic is unlikely to be easy to discuss.
During the Individual Talk, teachers/examiners are likely to make notes in order to help them ask appropriate
questions.
Candidates must be prepared to supply additional factual material where appropriate and to express and defend
a point of view. In order to give the candidate every opportunity, questions should be open, such as ‘tell me more
about...’, ‘why?’ and ‘how?’, rather than closed questions which may be answered by ‘yes/no’. Candidates should
not be made to feel embarrassed about expressing viewpoints that are not those of the teacher/examiner. The
teacher/examiner may wish to ask questions about those views, but these questions must not be judgemental.
The teacher/examiner should normally allow 7–8 minutes for each candidate. If a candidate ‘dries up’ after a
few minutes, teachers/examiners should be ready to explore another aspect of the topic or theme; they should
keep trying to make conversation so that the candidate is given every opportunity to demonstrate their ability.
Questions should be rephrased (rather than repeated) in an attempt to continue the dialogue.
Teachers/examiners should beware of talking too much and of candidates being given credit for what the teacher/
examiner has actually said. Candidates are responsible for showing that they can converse adequately; at the same
time the teacher/examiner must make sure the candidate is given every opportunity to converse by following up
any opening given.
Dictionaries may not be used in the test.
This part of the test is to be assessed using the level descriptions in Table B on pages 23 and 24.
The Conversation tests the following speaking and listening assessment objectives (20 marks):
SL1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
SL2 present facts, ideas and opinions in a cohesive order which sustains the audience’s interest
SL3 communicate clearly and purposefully using fluent language
SL4 use register appropriate to context
SL5 listen and respond appropriately in conversation.
Marking instructions
The teacher must mark each candidate’s test out of a total of 40, in line with the level descriptions. The total mark
for the test is divided into 20 marks for Speaking in Part 1 (Individual Talk), and 10 marks for Speaking and 10 marks
for Listening in Part 2 (Conversation).
For information, dates and methods of submission of the Speaking and Listening Test marks and sample, please
refer to the Cambridge Handbook and the samples database at www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples
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Marking: general principles
Marking of the Coursework Portfolio should be positive, rewarding achievement where possible but clearly
differentiating across the whole range of marks available.
In approaching the assessment process, the marker should look at the work and then make a ‘best-fit’ judgement
as to which level statement it fits. In practice the work does not always match one level statement precisely so a
judgement may need to be made between two or more level statements.
Table A: Level descriptions for Component 4, Part 1 – Individual Talk (20 marks)
Level Marks Description
5 17–20 •• Full and well-organised use of content.
•• Lively delivery which fully engages the audience.
•• Employs a wide range of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis)
accurately and sometimes eloquently.
•• Sustained, appropriate and accurate use of language throughout.
4 13–16 •• Sound use of content.
•• Delivery may occasionally be stilted but often attempts to engage the
audience.
•• Employs a good range of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis)
soundly.
•• Mainly appropriate and accurate use of language.
3 9–12 •• Adequate use of content.
•• Delivery is secure but at times unimaginative, with some attempt to engage the
audience.
•• Language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) are used safely and appropriately.
•• Appropriate and accurate use of language demonstrated but some inaccuracy
may be present.
2 5–8 •• Content is thin or perhaps inconsistently used.
•• Delivery is not secure, with little attempt to engage the audience.
•• Limited employment of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) with
some inaccuracy.
•• Some appropriate use of language but with some inaccuracy.
1 1–4 •• Content is mostly undeveloped and/or very thin.
•• Delivery is weak, with no attempt to engage the audience.
•• Not able to use language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) or devices used
with serious error.
•• Language is not used appropriately, or is used with serious inaccuracy.
0 0 •• Does not meet the above criteria.
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Table B: Level descriptions for Component 4, Part 2 – Conversation (20 marks)
For Part 2, record separate marks for speaking and for listening.
Speaking Listening
Level Marks Description Level Marks Description
5 9–10 •• Extends the subject matter
and elicits responses from the
listener; speaks on equal terms
with the listener.
•• Employs a wide range of
language devices (e.g. tone,
irony, emphasis) accurately
and sometimes eloquently;
sustained, appropriate and
accurate use of language
throughout.
5 9–10 •• A natural and fluent
conversation.
•• Responds fully to questions
and develops prompts; deals
confidently and sometimes
enthusiastically with alterations
in the direction of the
conversation.
4 7–8 •• Subject matter is organised
and expressed competently;
attempts to speak on equal
terms with the listener but with
a varying degree of success.
•• Employs a good range of
language devices (e.g. tone,
irony, emphasis) soundly;
mainly appropriate and
accurate use of language.
4 7–8 •• The conversation is occasionally
fluent and sometimes shaped
by the candidate.
•• Consistently responds
appropriately and in extended
detail to questions and
prompts; deals appropriately
with most of the changes in the
direction of the conversation.
3 5–6 •• Deals with the subject matter
adequately; the listener is
generally but not always
prominent.
•• Language devices (e.g. tone,
irony, emphasis) are used
appropriately; appropriate
and accurate use of language
demonstrated, but some
inaccuracy may be present.
3 5–6 •• The conversation is maintained
through the candidate’s
responses.
•• Responds to questions
adequately but deals less
effectively with prompts;
changes in the direction of the
conversation are occasionally
dealt with.
2 3–4 •• There is evidence of some
linking together of ideas
relating to the subject matter
but it is inconsistent; accepts
that the listener is in full
control of the conversation.
•• Limited use of language devices
(e.g. tone, irony, emphasis)
with some inaccuracy; some
appropriate use of language but
with some inaccuracy.
2 3–4 •• The conversation is driven by
the listener’s questions.
•• The candidate provides limited
response to the questions and
struggles to develop prompts;
tends to maintain the direction
of the conversation.
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Speaking Listening
Level Marks Description Level Marks Description
1 1–2 •• Simple facts and ideas are
expressed with generally
unsuccessful attempts at
organisation; barely capable
of engaging in a two-way
conversation.
•• Not able to use language
devices (e.g. tone, irony,
emphasis) or devices used with
serious error; language is not
used appropriately or is used
with serious inaccuracy.
1 1–2 •• A two-way conversation is not
successfully maintained.
•• The candidate responds simply
or is unable to respond to
questions or prompts; cannot
recognise changes in the
direction of the conversation.
0 0 •• Does not meet the above
criteria.
0 0 •• Does not meet the above
criteria.
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Command words
The table below includes command words used in the assessment for this syllabus. The use of the command word
will relate to the subject context.
Command word What it means
Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features
Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things evident / provide why
and/or how and support with relevant evidence
Give produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory
Identify name/select/recognise
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5 What else you need to know
This section is an overview of other information you need to know about this syllabus. It will help to share the
administrative information with your exams officer so they know when you will need their support. Find more
information about our administrative processes at www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficers
Before you start
Previous study
We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied an English Language curriculum such as the
Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework such as the Key Stage 3
programme of study within the National Curriculum for England.
Guided learning hours
We design Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses based on learners having about 130 guided learning hours for each subject
during the course but this is for guidance only. The number of hours a learner needs to achieve the qualification
may vary according to local practice and their previous experience of the subject.
Availability and timetables
You can enter candidates in the June and November exam series. If your school is in India, you can enter
your candidates in the March exam series. You can view the timetable for your administrative zone at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetables
Private candidates can enter for this syllabus. Some components are not available to private candidates. For more
information please refer to the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries.
Combining with other syllabuses
Candidates can take this syllabus alongside other Cambridge International syllabuses in a single exam series. The
only exceptions are:
•• Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)
•• Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510)
•• Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (count-in oral) (0511)
•• Cambridge O Level English Language (1123)
•• syllabuses with the same title at the same level.
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) and Cambridge O Level syllabuses are at the same level.
Group awards: Cambridge ICE
Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education) is a group award for Cambridge IGCSE. It allows schools
to offer a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the achievements of learners who pass examinations in a
range of different subjects.
Learn more about Cambridge ICE at www.cambridgeinternational.org/cambridgeice
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Making entries
Exams officers are responsible for submitting entries to Cambridge International. We encourage them to work
closely with you to make sure they enter the right number of candidates for the right combination of syllabus
components. Entry option codes and instructions for submitting entries are in the Cambridge Guide to Making
Entries. Your exams officer has a copy of this guide.
Exam administration
To keep our exams secure, we produce question papers for different areas of the world, known as ‘administrative
zones’. We allocate all Cambridge schools to one administrative zone determined by their location. Each zone has
a specific timetable. Some of our syllabuses offer candidates different assessment options. An entry option code
is used to identify the components the candidate will take relevant to the administrative zone and the available
assessment options.
Support for exams officers
We know how important exams officers are to the successful running of exams. We provide them with the support
they need to make your entries on time. Your exams officer will find this support, and guidance for all other phases
of the Cambridge Exams Cycle, at www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficers
Retakes
Candidates can retake the whole qualification as many times as they want to. This is a linear qualification so
candidates cannot re-sit individual components.
For information on the resubmission of internally assessed coursework and carrying forward internally assessed
marks, please see the Cambridge Handbook.
Equality and inclusion
We have taken great care to avoid bias of any kind in the preparation of this syllabus and related assessment
materials. In compliance with the UK Equality Act (2010) we have designed this qualification to avoid any direct
and indirect discrimination.
The standard assessment arrangements may present unnecessary barriers for candidates with disabilities or learning
difficulties. We can put arrangements in place for these candidates to enable them to access the assessments and
receive recognition of their attainment. We do not agree access arrangements if they give candidates an unfair
advantage over others or if they compromise the standards being assessed.
Candidates who cannot access the assessment of any component may be able to receive an award based on the
parts of the assessment they have completed.
Information on access arrangements is in the Cambridge Handbook at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficers
Language
This syllabus and the related assessment materials are available in English only.
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After the exam
Grading and reporting
Grades A*, A, B, C, D, E, F or G indicate the standard a candidate achieved at Cambridge IGCSE.
A* is the highest and G is the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ means that the candidate’s performance did not meet the
standard required for grade G. ‘Ungraded’ is reported on the statement of results but not on the certificate. In
specific circumstances your candidates may see one of the following letters on their statement of results:
•• Q (result pending)
•• X (no result)
•• Y (to be issued)
These letters do not appear on the certificate.
How students and teachers can use the grades
Assessment at Cambridge IGCSE has two purposes.
•• To measure learning and achievement.
The assessment:
–– confirms achievement and performance in relation to the knowledge, understanding and skills specified in
the syllabus, to the levels described in the grade descriptions.
•• To show likely future success.
The outcomes:
–– help predict which students are well prepared for a particular course or career and/or which students are
more likely to be successful
–– help students choose the most suitable course or career.
Grade descriptions
Grade descriptions are provided to give an indication of the standards of achievement candidates awarded
particular grades are likely to show. Weakness in one aspect of the examination may be balanced by a better
performance in some other aspect.
Grade descriptions for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English will be published after the first assessment of the
IGCSE in 2020. Find more information at www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse
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Changes to this syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022
The syllabus has been reviewed and revised for first examination in 2020. The latest version of this syllabus is
version 2, published November 2017.
Changes to syllabus •• On page 24 a full stop has been added at the end of the second bullet
in Table B: Level descriptions for Component 4, Part 2 Conversation:
Speaking Level 1.
Changes to syllabus content Aims and assessment objectives
•• The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been refreshed and
updated.
•• The wording of the assessment objectives has been revised to make
them more concise. The newly worded assessment objectives test the
same knowledge and skills.
Subject content
•• The syllabus content has been reworded for clarity and to provide
further guidance to teachers.
•• Administrative information for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening
Test) has been removed from the syllabus. Teachers must refer to the
relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook.
•• A list of command words has been added to the syllabus.
Changes to assessment
(including changes to specimen
papers)
•• Tiering has been removed from the qualification. This means that
there is now only one Reading paper and this will be accessible to all
candidates. At syllabus level all candidates now have access to grades
A*–G.
•• All candidates now take Paper 1 (Reading), and one of Paper 2
(Directed Writing and Composition) or Component 3 (Coursework
Portfolio). Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) is optional.
Paper 1
•• The style and format of the questions in Paper 1 (Reading) will be
familiar to teachers and candidates. Candidates will answer three
compulsory questions. The questions will be based on three texts
which will be provided in an insert. Questions 1 and 2 will have part
questions.
•• The number of marks for Paper 1 (Reading) has increased to 80 and
the duration of the paper is 2 hours. We have increased the number of
marks to allow candidates to show us more clearly what they can do
and to differentiate more effectively.
Paper 2
•• The style and format of questions in Paper 2 (Directed Writing and
Composition) are unchanged. However, the number of marks for the
paper has increased to 80. We have increased the number of marks
to allow candidates to show us more clearly what they can do and to
differentiate more effectively.
continued
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Changes to assessment
(including changes to specimen
papers) continued
Component 3
•• The marking for Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio) has changed.
Teachers will no longer give one holistic mark considering the three
assignments as a whole; instead they will mark each assignment and
add the marks together to produce the overall total mark.
•• The overall total mark for the three assignments is 80. We have
increased the number of marks to allow candidates to show us more
clearly what they can do and to differentiate more effectively.
•• Candidates will continue to submit a portfolio of the three
assignments, each of about 500–800 words. The assignments may be
completed in any order.
•• The three assignments have changed, although the skills required have
not changed. The new assignments are:
–– Assignment 1: writing to discuss/argue and/or persuade in
response to a text or texts
–– Assignment 2: writing to describe
–– Assignment 3: writing to narrate.
•• Assignment 1 is based on the previous Assignment 3. The text(s)
may contain facts, opinions and/or arguments and candidates will
respond by selecting, analysing and evaluating the ideas and opinions
presented in the context of the texts.
Component 4
•• Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) is optional and separately
endorsed and does not contribute to a candidate’s overall grade.
•• The style and format of the Speaking and Listening Test remains
unchanged, except Part 2 is now called ‘Conversation’ and the total
marks have increased to 40.
•• The Speaking and Listening Coursework Component (formerly
Component 6) has been removed from the qualification.
Mark schemes
•• The format and layout of the mark schemes have been updated. The
level descriptions have been updated for clarity and to reflect the
changes in assessment structure and mark allocation.
In addition to reading the syllabus, teachers should refer to the updated specimen assessment materials.
The syllabus and specimen papers use our new name Cambridge Assessment International Education.
You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.
Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2020 are suitable for use with
this syllabus.