Syllabus
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English
Syllabus code 0500
For examination in June and November 2011
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Contents
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English
Syllabus code 0500
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE First Language English?
1.3 Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)
1.4 How can I find out more?
2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 5
3. Syllabus aims and assessment ....................................................... 6
3.1 Aims
3.2 Assessment Objectives and their weighting in the exam
3.3 Exam combinations
4. Description of components ............................................................. 9
4.1 Paper 1 – Reading Passage (Core)
4.2 Paper 2 – Reading Passages (Extended)
4.3 Paper 3 – Directed Writing and Composition (Core and Extended)
4.4 Component 4 – Coursework Portfolio (Core and Extended)
4.5 Component 5 – Speaking and Listening
4.6 Component 6 – Speaking and Listening Coursework
5. Curriculum content ........................................................................ 15
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500. For examination in June and November 2011.
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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500. For examination in June and November 2011.
Contents
6. Appendix ...................................................................................... 17
6.1 Grade descriptions
6.2 Component 4 – Coursework Portfolio
6.2.1 General guidance
6.2.2 Marking and moderating instructions
6.2.3 Assessment criteria
6.2.4 Instructions for completing Individual Candidate Record Cards
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