GCSE English Language for AQA Progress Student Book

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English Language qualifications.

Clare Constant (Author), Imelda Pilgrim (Author), Bernard Ward (Author), Imelda Pilgrim (Edited by)

9781107453135, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 June 2015

264 pages
27.5 x 21.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.67 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English Language qualifications. Approved for the AQA GCSE English Language 2015 specification, this print Student Book is designed for students targeting Grades 1 to 5 and above. Featuring a wide range of 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century texts, this resource has spelling, punctuation and grammar support integrated throughout. It also contains assessment tests and in-depth exam preparation, including two full practice papers. See also our Progress print and digital pack, which comprises a Progress print Student Book, a Writing Workshop print Student book, enhanced digital editions of each and free Teacher's Resources.

Introduction
READING: Unit 1. Identify and explain information
Unit 2. Select, interpret and collate information
Unit 3. Interpret and comment on meaning
Unit 4. Examine how writers use language to influence readers
Unit 5. Examine how writers create and use tone
Unit 6. Explore how writers use language to describe
Unit 7. Explore how writers order and organise texts
Unit 8. Explore structure in fiction
Unit 9. Write about structure
Unit 10. Test your progress 1
Unit 11. Understand viewpoint
Unit 12. Examine similarities and differences in viewpoint
Unit 13. Compare writers' viewpoints
Unit 14. Judge for yourself
Unit 15. Evaluate texts and support the points you make
Unit 16. Test your progress 2
Unit 17. Wider reading 1: Investigate story openings
Unit 18. Wider reading 2: Reading sources from different genres
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Unit 19. Prepare and give a presentation
WRITING: Unit 20. Write for purpose and audience
Unit 21. Write effective sentences
Unit 22. Use effective vocabulary
Unit 23. Control your writing
Unit 24. Create tone to influence your reader
Unit 25. Make choices to organise and write
Unit 26. Test your progress 3
Unit 27. Describe effectively
Unit 28. Tell a good story
Unit 29. Make your point
Unit 30. Craft your writing
Unit 31. Spell accurately
Unit 32. Test your progress 4
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM: Set 1 practice Paper 1
Practice Paper 1: Make progress
Set 1 practice Paper 2
Practice Paper 2: Make progress
Set 2 practice Paper 1
Set 2 practice Paper 2
Glossary
Acknowledgements

Subject Areas: Educational: English language: reading & writing skills [YQCS], Educational: English language & literacy [YQC]