Caribbean English A - John Reynolds

A new, skills-based text fully covering the requirements of the CXC English A syllabus at CSEC level. Focused on developing key reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, the book also covers the assessment objectives of the examination. Individual chapters cover:
- Reading for understanding
- Writing to inform and explain
- Writing to describe
- Reading argumentative texts
- Writing to argue, persuade and advise
- Reading for pleasure
- Personal and discursive writing
- Reading media texts
- Writing reports and reviews
- Reading literary texts
- Writing short stories and narratives
- Reading poetry
- Writing poetry and about poetry
- Reading drama and dialogue
- Writing dialogue and dramatic scenes
- Tips for exam success
The accompanying CD-ROM contains useful background information and advice for students on how to prepare for examinations, enabling them to maximise their performance. Answers to multiple-choice questions are also included.