Cambridge Lower Secondary English 2nd Edition

Whether they are exploring non-fiction texts, performing poetry or writing their own fables, these new lower secondary resources will help your learners develop critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. With active learning at its heart, differentiation and assessment for learning opportunities, the series helps your students achieve their potential. You’ll find vocabulary and grammar support, along with plenty of opportunities to develop speaking and listening skills throughout. The accompanying Digital Classroom resource includes video, audio and interactive activities to bring your lessons to life. Our accessible teachers’ resources provide everything you need for the course including support and guidance to plan and deliver your lessons with confidence. Developed for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum.

In this learner's book you will develop your English as you write a film script, deliver a persuasive speech and explore dystopian fiction. You’ll find a wide range of international fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama throughout the book to help you develop your understanding of different genres and text types. Each unit is packed with activities that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as opportunities to develop 21st century skills - such as collaboration and critical thinking. Units end with a project, like creating a time capsule, to help you communicate confidently and understand how to apply your learning to real-world scenarios.

Features

• The ‘Getting started’ feature at the start of each session gets you thinking and talking about what you already know
• Key word boxes introduce key subject specific terms
• Skills tips give guidance on how to develop the four core skills
• ‘Language focus’ provides clear explanations of key grammar and language rules
• ‘Summary Checklist’ statements and ‘Check your progress’ questions help you reflect on what you have learnt
• Answers for all activities can be found in the accompanying teacher’s resource
• You can find audio files in the teacher’s resource or digital learner's book

CONTENTS

1. Nature and humans
2. Grandmother's Song
3. Strange islands
4. This is the modern world
5. Heroes
6. Monsters
7. The Plantation
8. Choices and decisions
9. Endings