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How To Pass Higher English
Ann Bridges

Paperback
RRP: £8.99
ISBN: 9780340885543
ISBN-10: 0340885548

Published: 28/01/2005
Extent: 128 pages
Illustrations: 120 black and white illustrations

Series: How To Pass - Higher Level

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Summary:
How to Pass Higher English offers a comprehensive guide to the course. No book can guarantee an examination pass, but – like all our titles in the Hodder Gibson How To Pass series – this book combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. Finally, the series offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of this book will avoid unnecessary mistakes – and should gain those extra marks that are so essential to moving up a grade…

  • Brand new series aimed specifically at Scottish examination candidates
  • Attractive and eye-catching series design for maximum bookshop effect
  • All titles written by practising teachers and experienced examiners

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Approach to Reading
Understanding meaning
Identifying points
Following arguments
Summarising main points
Links
Analysis
Word choice
Imagery
Structure
Sentence structure
Tone, mood and atmosphere
Miscellaneous
Evaluation
Timing (Close Reading)
Critical Essay
Critical; essay criteria
Mastering your text
Selecting a question
Understanding Questions and selecting material
Drama
Prose fiction
Prose non-fiction
Poetry
Film and TV Drama
Language
Writing Critical Essays
How many texts?
How many quotations?
Timing (Critical Essay)
Appendix 1 Close reading practice
Appendix 2 Formats to assist Study and Revision
Drama
Prose – non-fiction
Poetry
Film and TV Drama
Critical Essay Performance Criteria

Readership:
Scottish Higher Grade students

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