*This version is accessible through THE GATE website only for online browsing. It is not printable nor downloadable.
ABOUT THE GATE YEAR 5 NOTES
THE GATE YEAR 5 Notes is a comprehensive study guide designed specifically for YEAR 5 students equipping them with the study materials and practice needed to excel in this stage and grant them a smooth transition to YEAR 6 to meet the Checkpoint Exams ultimately confident and fully aided with the required knowledge.
How is YEAR 5 Notes designed to serve these targets?
YEAR 5 Notes is an all-inclusive book divided into TWO PARTS, each with a specific focus, covering a wide range of topics and providing ample practice opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and application of
the subject matter.
Part 1: Language system and Literary Devices
In this part, students are introduced to two units:
Grammar and Punctuation: Here, students will delve into the intricacies of grammar rules and punctuation, refining their grasp of language mechanics.
Vocabulary and Language: This unit emphasizes the expansion of vocabulary and language usage, enriching students' linguistic proficiency.
Part 2: Reading and Writing skills
In this part, students are introduced to two units:
Reading: Students will immerse themselves in the world of literature, enhancing their comprehension skills and analytical thinking.
Writing: Through this unit, students will hone their composition abilities, mastering the art of effective written expression.
Each unit in the two parts includes several lessons and topics, each provides explanation of the subject matter and a wide range of practice activities of different levels of difficulty that suit students of all levels, helping the teachers
to determine the points of weakness and those of strength.
In addition to the explanation and the practice activities provided for each topic, and in order to strengthen the student’s knowledge and make them able to tackle different types of questions with ease and confidence, Year 5 latest exams are also provided at the end of the book, granting the student an actual practice on the questions set by Cambridge for this stage.
And certainly, the ANSWER KEY of this banquet of practice activities is provided in Book 2.
MORE INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789779473222
Format: eBooks _ Book 1 and 2
Learning Stage: Key Stage 2
Qualification: Cambridge Checkpoint _ Primary
Version: 2024/2025
*This version is accessible through THE GATE website only for online browsing. It is not printable nor downloadable.
ABOUT CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY CHECKPOINT EXAM (0058)
The Checkpoint English Exam assesses students in two key language areas: Reading and Writing.
The exam aims to provide an internationally recognized benchmark of a student's English language abilities, helping schools and educators identify areas of strength and areas that may require further development.
The exam consists of two papers
Paper 1: Non-fiction _ Reading and Writing _ 60 minutes _ 50 Marks
Paper 2: Fiction _ Reading and Writing _ 60 minutes _ 50 Marks
The Cambridge Checkpoint English Exam provides valuable feedback to students, parents, and teachers, allowing them to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement. It also serves as a foundation for students who wish to pursue the Cambridge IGCSE or other Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications in English language or literature.
