Teacher Sumitra - IGCSE English Specialist

06/12/2025

Directed Writing makes up 50% of the IGCSE English Paper 2 score, so getting it right is essential. Here’s a quick guide for parents and students:

📌 What is Directed Writing?
Students write a speech, letter, or article based on one or two given texts. They must follow the purpose (discursive/persuasive/argumentative) and audience exactly.
📄 Expected length: 250–350 words (best to aim for -usually 2–4 pages in exam booklet).

Keys to Scoring High:
✔️ Understand the audience & purpose
✔️ Follow the correct format (speech/letter/article)
✔️ Use clear structure (Introduction → 3 points → Conclusion)
✔️ Match the tone and style
✔️ Include ideas from the source text using paraphrasing
✔️ Keep writing clear, concise, and focused
✔️ Include evaluation – question reliability, usefulness, and practicality of ideas
✔️ Add a counterargument – acknowledge another viewpoint, then explain why your view is stronger

⚠️ Common Mistakes:
✖️ Ignoring the prompt
✖️ Poor time management
✖️ Overcomplicating vocabulary
✖️ Weak structure or wrong format

If you want your child to master IGCSE Directed Writing with confidence, follow English Arrows for more tips and personalised guidance!

06/12/2025

Improve Your English in Seconds!

Ever wondered whether to use “made of” or “made from”? Here's a quick tip your kids will remember!

Made of → You can STILL SEE the original material
✔️ The table is made of wood.
✔️ The ring is made of gold.
✔️ The house is made of bricks.

Made from → The material has CHANGED form
✔️ Paper is made from trees.
✔️ Cheese is made from milk.
✔️ Plastic is made from oil.

Simple rules. Clear examples. Better English.

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01/12/2025

Give your child a strong start for the May/June 2026 IGCSE exams with our focused 3-day online preparation workshop this December. Designed for Year 11 students, each session covers essential exam techniques and targeted practice in Mathematics, First Language English, and Chemistry.

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27/10/2025

08/10/2025

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