IGCSE First Language English 0500

11ENC

UE:

This subject leads to an approved UE course of study.

Recommended Background:

Students should have the ability to write accurately, imaginatively and with flair under examination conditions. They also need to be able to analyse texts closely and extract relevant information.

Course Description:

Students write for different purposes (descriptive, narrative, imaginative, and persuasive) and in different forms (letter, newspaper article, diary). They also analyse texts closely and their note-taking and summary skills are tested.

Components:

Paper 2 Reading Passage External Compulsory Weighting: 50.00%
Paper 3 Directed Writing and Composition External Compulsory Weighting: 50.00%