About the course
About the National 5 English course
The National 5 English course is assessed on folio writing, a spoken language assessment, a final exam as well as revision and coursework throughout the year. Structuring your answers and understanding the marking can help you get the best result.
Understanding and inference
Reading for understanding involves identifying the main points, purpose and intended readership of the text. Inference is when the reader works things out using clues in the text.
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How to write a critical essay
Critical analysis is where you make an argument about a text you have read, providing points to support your case.
Critical reading - Scottish drama
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Critical reading - Scottish novels
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Critical reading - Scottish poetry
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Critical reading - Scottish short stories
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Critical essay - Prose
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Critical essay - Drama
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Discursive
Discursive writing presents an argument related to a given topic. It can either examine both sides of the issue in a balanced way or argue persuasively on one side only.
Talking and listening
Talking
Effective spoken communication requires a combination of well thought-out ideas, clear and audible delivery and, where appropriate, due consideration for other people’s opinions.
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