Grammar for GCSE English
Essential tutorials for mastering GCSE writing skills
Beth Kemp author Mike Gould editor Paul Higgins editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:6th Jan '14
Should be back in stock very soon
This book offers targeted tutorials to enhance grammar and punctuation skills, crucial for achieving better GCSE results in writing. Grammar for GCSE English is an essential resource.
In Grammar for GCSE English, students are guided to enhance their understanding of grammar and punctuation, ultimately improving their writing skills and GCSE results. The book is structured around thirty-six tutorials, each focusing on a crucial aspect of grammar, spelling, or punctuation relevant to GCSE and IGCSE writing contexts. By analyzing the choices made by various writers, students will be equipped to elevate their writing at multiple levels, from individual words to entire texts.
The first chapter serves as a refresher on fundamental concepts such as word classes, sentence structure including tenses and mood, punctuation, and effective paragraphing. Subsequent chapters delve into specific writing styles, including informative writing, summarization, argumentative writing, analytical writing, and descriptive narrative. This comprehensive approach ensures that students grasp the nuances of different writing purposes and formats.
The final chapter focuses on proofreading and editing, providing sample answers that help students learn how to review and enhance their work in exam conditions. This explicit instruction in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is designed to help students secure marks for accuracy while also enabling them to access a broader range of marks for effective expression. The tutorials can be integrated into regular grammar sessions or used as an intensive intervention program, making it a versatile resource for GCSE preparation or Year 9 key stage 4 readiness.
- “I would be very keen to use the book with my students to help them develop a more crafted approach to their writing. It covers all the key grammatical areas and in a clear and systematic way.”
Naomi Hursthouse, Head of English, Ormiston Six Villages Academy, Chichester
- “This is the most useful book of its kind I’ve seen and exactly what I need to support my own IGCSE students. There’s something slightly ‘old-fashioned’ about it but I mean this as a compliment. My generally high-achieving, switched-on students will appreciate something that doesn’t patronise them but does just show them what they need to do to get the grades!”
Chris Green, Head of English and Drama, The Perse School, Cambridge
- “This text is a very good idea. While many of my students have a good understanding of texts and a flair for writing, their grammar and punctuation needs a lot of work.
The idea of grouping word, sentence and paragraph levels into GCSE relevant topics will be very useful for my classes. I could focus on one chapter every half term, depending on the topic I was teaching. The chapters are clearly laid out and easy to navigate due to this grouping.
There are quite a few books on the subject of grammar and punctuation, but these are not targeted to GCSE English and the topics studied within it. That’s what would set this book apart from the others. This book is a good way to show SPAG in context, and any further intervention could be explained by the teacher or taken from other resources if necessary.”
Bridget Young, English and Humanities teacher at the Holmewood School, London
ISBN: 9780007547555
Dimensions: 265mm x 192mm x 6mm
Weight: 320g
96 pages