Summary:
Designed for the new CCEA GCSE English specification for 2003 onwards, GCSE English for CCEA Revision Book will equip candidates with the essential exam know-how and technique to ensure that they maximise their performance in the exam.

GCSE English for CCEA Revision Book explains and demonstrates exactly what is expected of candidates in the exam by providing:

- in-depth analysis of the demands of each Paper
- guidance on appropriate response styles
- a range of real-life exam questions to work through
- sample answers to review, including examiners’ comments
- detailed checklists to accompany practice questions – so that candidates can monitor their own performance and progression.

Written by a team of experienced examiners, authors and teachers, with a detailed knowledge of the specification and exam, GCSE English for CCEA Revision Book gives candidates the skills and confidence to succeed.

GCSE English for CCEA Revision Book accompanies and supports the GCSE English for CCEA Pupil Book (0 340 85727 7).

• Covers all aspects of the new CCEA GCSE English specification for 2003 onwards.
• Includes complete analysis of all aspects of the exam - with real-life exam questions, advice on appropriate response styles, sample answers, checklists for self-assessment.
• Written by a team of experienced examiners, authors and teachers, who have an in-depth understanding of all of the demands of the new specification.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
How the book is organised
Managing your time
Paper 1 Section A: Reading
Question 1: The 'setting' question
Looking at a typical question 1
Using your time most effectively
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 1.1.1-1.1.6
Question 2: The 'character' question
Looking at a typical question 2
The two types of character question: 'analysis' and 'empathy'
Using your time most effectively
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 1.2.1-1.2.6
Question 3: The 'writer's craft' question
Looking at a typical question 3
Using your time effectively
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 1.3.1-1.3.3
Paper 1 Section A practice paper: Foundation Level: 1.3.4
Paper 1 Section A practice paper: Higher Level: 1.3.5
Paper 1 Section B: Writing
Question 4: To analyse, review and comment
Looking at a typical question 4
Using your time most effectively
'Dos and don'ts'
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 1.4.1-1.4.2
Paper 1 Section B practice paper: 1.4.3
Paper 2 Section A: Writing
Question 1: To inform, explain and describe
Looking at a typical question 1
Using your time most effectively
'Dos and Don'ts'
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 2.1.1-2.1.3
Paper 2 Section A practice paper: 2.1.4
Paper 2 Section B: Reading
Question 2: Use of presentational devices
Looking at a typical question 2
Using your time most effectively
Final advice
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 2.2.1-2.2.3
Question 3: Analysing non-fiction
Looking at a typical question 3
Using your time most effectively
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 2.3.1-2.3.5
Question 4: A comparison of media and non-fiction
Looking at a typical question 4
Further advice
Time to get practical! Practical sessions 2.4.1-2.4.2
Paper 2 Section B practice paper: Foundation Level: 2.4.3
Paper 2 Section B practice paper: Higher Level: 2.4.4
Checklists
Paper 1 Section A
Paper 1 Section B
Paper 2 Section A
Paper 2 Section B

About the Author(s):
John Andrews is Chair of Examiners and a member of the English Working Group that produced the English Programme of Study for Northern Ireland.

Len Quigg was Assistant Chief Examiner for CCEA and is now Principal of Coleraine Academic Institution.

Pauline Wylie is Head of English at Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College.

Readership:
Students