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Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language

2.1Directed writing

Directed writing in Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.1.1Use, develop and evaluate information from one or two texts to write a discursive, argumentative or persuasive speech, letter, article or report.
  2. 2.1.2Organise and structure facts, ideas and opinions for deliberate effect (W2).

Lessons

  • Directed writing: using and evaluating ideas from texts

    40 min

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  • Writing from notes, tables and graphs

    35 min

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Sample question

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Directed writing: sample question

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Which sentence evaluates an idea rather than simply repeating it?

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