Cambridge Checkpoint English Coursebook 9

Description

The Cambridge Checkpoint English suite provides a comprehensive, structured resource which covers the Secondary 1 framework for English and seamlessly progresses into the next key stage (covered by our Cambridge IGCSE® First Language English series).

A lively, colorful Course book for Stage 9, which includes activities to develop Reading and Writing skills, with integrated Speaking and Listening tasks. It contains 12 themed units with a full range of stimulus materials, including a balance of fiction and non-fiction from around the world.

Key Features

• 12 themed units designed to appeal to students (aged 13–14).
• Each unit starts with an introduction to prepare students for what they will learn in the unit, followed by a starter activity.
• Each unit culminates in a piece of extended writing or a presentation.
• Rigorous language practice and teaching of key concepts.
• Coverage of the five framework content areas: Phonics, Spelling and Vocabulary; Grammar and Punctuation; Reading; Writing; Speaking and Listening.
• Engaging activities to develop reading and writing skills.
• Integrated speaking and listening tasks.
• A full range of stimulus materials, including a wide variety of text types, with fiction and non-fiction from around the world.
• Key point boxes to explain and remind students of important learning points relating to curriculum skills.
• Tip boxes to give guidance and support for specific activities or provide useful information.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Unit 1. Art, Design and Fashion: Speech
   1. News article
   2. Informative articles
   3. encyclopedia entry
   4. magazine article
3. Unit 2. Modern Living: Magazine articles
   1. Advisory texts
   2. Poems
4. Unit 3. Language and Communication: Newspaper articles
   1. Web article
   2. Blog
5. Unit 4. Division and Conflict: Anthem
   1. Protest song
   2. Poems
   3. Novel extract
   4. Drama
6. Unit 5. Facing the Future: Film
   1. Review extracts
   2. Novel extract
   3. Short story opening
   4. Short story
   5. Magazine article
   6. Reflective letter
7. Unit 6. Making choices: Poem
   1. Magazine article
   2. Drama extracts
   3. Poem
   4. Reflective prose poem
   5. Fairy tale
8. Unit 7. Education Matters: Magazine articles
   1. Blog
   2. Newspaper article
   3. Satirical dramatic monologue poem
   4. Drama extract
9. Unit 8. Caring and Sharing: Fact list
   1. News and magazine articles
   2. Fictional autobiography extract
   3. Diary extracts
   4. Appeal letter
   5. Charity magazine
   6. Website information
10. Unit 9. Crime and Law: Public information brochure
    1. Extract from detective novel
    2. News article
    3. Short story extract
    4. Complete short stories
11. Unit 10. All in a Day’s Work: Day in life monologues
    1. Novel extract
    2. Week’s diary entries
    3. Poems
12. Unit 11. Wings and Wheels: Biographical article
    1. Novel extract
    2. Informative article
    3. Magazine article
    4. Product review
13. Unit 12. Seeing Things Differently: Informative article
    1. Novel extract
    2. Day in the life monologue
    3. Web articles
14. Acknowledgements.