Cambridge Developing Summary and Note-taking Skills without Answers

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Cambridge Developing Summary and Note-taking Skills without Answers Author/s: Marian Barry The only endorsed resource of its kind – specifically for English as a Second Language students. This write-in book ensures students get plenty of practice with the summary and note-taking aspects of Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language. With revised content, students can choose sections to practise, building confidence ready for the revised exam from 2019, which has a heavier weighting on summary writing. This edition does not contain answers at the back of the book so teachers can use it for classroom assessment. This book is also suitable for anyone wanting to develop academic English for university and beyond, including first language students. Features: This ‘without answers’ edition is ideal for classroom or homework use. Includes Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Core and Extended exam-style questions, providing differentiation opportunities. First language students can also use this book to develop their skills. Combines practice in summary and note-taking with guided help across six themes – Science and the body, Animal life, World of plants, Personal challenges, Leisure and lifestyle, and Trends – past, present and future. Skills strategy training in every task helps students think about how they structure their answers. The Skills builder sections in the note-taking tasks support the student turn notes into organised text. The combined vocabulary and writing pages offer deeper learning and develop learning strategies. The ‘with answers’ edition includes sample answers with teacher comments that help students understand what is required of them. Contents: Introduction How to use this book: Science and the body: Note-taking 1 Tackling dyslexia in children Summary 1 All in the mind? Note-taking 2 Antibiotic resistance Summary 2 The enemy within Animal life: Note-taking 3 The thrill of watching whales Summary 3 Why zoo cats lose their cool Note-taking 4 Dogs on the defensive Summary 4 Undercover cats The world of plants: Note-taking 5 A natural antiseptic Summary 5 The rose, queen of all flowers Note-taking 6 Sweet talk Summary 6 The mangoes in your trolley Personal challenges: Note-taking 7 Lost on the mountain Summary 7 Young ambassadors Note-taking 8 Taking a gap year Summary 8 My daughter can achieve whatever she wants Leisure and lifestyle: Note-taking 9 The ugly side of clean power Summary 9 From schoolboy to clown Note-taking 10 The world of the Incas Summary 10 What's for dinner, Mum? Trends – past, present and future: Note-taking 11 B irth of a barcode Summary 11 Pupils find internet 'a poor learning tool' Note-taking 12 Thirsty work Summary 12 Lost for words Skills practice: Core level: Note-taking 13 The Huron-Wendat Summary 13 Travel writer Note-taking 14 The rise of the robot Summary 14 Laughter: the best medicine Skills practice: Extended level: Note-taking 15 The Huron-Wendat Summary 15 Serval rescue Note-taking 16 The rise of the robot Summary 16 Space mission Topic vocabulary and writing tasks: Acknowledgements.