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Writing Foundations

Paper 2 • Writing • 60 minutes

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✍️ Writing Foundations

Build strong fundamental writing skills essential for success in Cambridge IGCSE English Paper 2.

Sentence Structure

  • Simple: One main clause
  • Compound: Two clauses joined by connectives
  • Complex: Main clause + subordinate clause
  • Compound-complex: Multiple clauses

Paragraph Development

  • Topic sentence: Main idea introduction
  • Development: Explanation and evidence
  • Examples: Supporting details
  • Conclusion: Link to next paragraph

📝 Writing Process

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Planning

Brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, create structure

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Drafting

Write first version, focus on getting ideas down

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Revising

Improve content, structure, and clarity

Editing

Check grammar, spelling, and punctuation

🎯 Practice Exercise

Task: Improve this basic paragraph by adding detail and better sentence structure:

"The dog was big. It was brown. It ran in the park. Children liked it. It was friendly."

Your improved version:

Tips: Use varied sentence structures, add descriptive adjectives, connect ideas with appropriate conjunctions, and create a clear flow of information.