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A Comprehensive English Course Revised Edition (2003) Bks 1-3 and CXC A are designed to meet the requirements of the English Language Course leading to the CXC examination.

The major components of the texts are:

i. Language Structure consisting of practice in the use of grammatical structures in functionally and contextually meaningful situations

ii Understanding comprising reading passages and selections of poetry designed to give practice in literal, inferential and evaluative skills

iii Written Expression which comprises the teaching and practice of the various functions of writing - expository, descriptive, narrative, argumentative and summary writing. Writing is preceded by abundnt practice in discussion, reading and thinking based on a print and non - print stimulus material.

iv Other essential features include:
a. Speaking and listening skills, drama and play writing and acting.
b. Essential features of poetry - rhyme, rhythm, mood, imagery and figurative language.

Books available:
Comprehensive English Course Revised Edition Bk 1 - ISBN 976-8185-19-8
Comprehensive English Course Revised Edition Bk 2 - ISBN 976-8185-20-1
Comprehensive English Course Revised Edition Bk 3 - ISBN 976-8185-21-X
CXC English - ISBN 976-8185-16-3

Note: CXC English A will be revised for 2005

Authors: Uriel and Clifford Narinesingh