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1.6Reading fiction and non-fiction

Reading fiction and non-fiction 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. 1.6.1Read a range of literary and non-literary texts and discuss characters, setting, plot, themes and style.

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  • Reading fiction: character, setting, plot, theme and style

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Reading fiction and non-fiction: sample question

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Read the extract from a story and answer the question.

When the plate of roasted mealies came round, Farai took the two biggest cobs, then looked over his shoulder to see whether anyone had noticed.

What does this suggest about Farai?

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