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Higher English Close Reading
Ann Bridges,Colin Eckford

Paperback
RRP: £8.99
ISBN: 9780340928080
ISBN-10: 0340928085

Published: 26/01/2007
Extent: 176 pages
Series: SEM

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Summary:
Close Reading for Higher English offers guidance in one of the most important areas of Higher English. Close Reading contributes to 50% of marks in the final examination, yet some students believe that it is a skill that can not be practised! This book, written by two experienced teachers and examiners, shows that such practice offers the best chance of success and demonstrates that close reading for Higher English is a skill that can be acquired and improved. It introduces the basic terms and concepts that lie behind success (with guidance on interpretation of questions and targeting answers); then offers a section on examples of Comparative Evaluation (the 'Questions on both Passages'), an area that is often a source of difficulty for many candidates; followed by six practice papers for exam preparation. A separate, photocopiable, book of suggested answers is available for teacher reference, offering extremely detailed marking instructions that highlight where students can gain - or lose - the extra marks that influence grade awards.

  • A book to offer advice, guidance and practice in the areas of Higher English that cause most concern to candidates
  • Close Reading makes up 50% of marks in the external examination
  • Written by two experienced examiners at Higher English, one of whom is author of the bestselling How to Pass Higher English
  • Separate answer book available with detailed marking instructions

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part One Concepts
Introduction
Word Choice
Sentence Structure
Information and Evidence
Structure of an Argument
Imagery
Tone
Exaggeration
Answers to Questions
Part Two Comparative Evaluation Examples
Introduction
Competitive Sport
Serving on a Jury
‘Public Grief’
The Importance of Reading
Terrible Teenagers?
Part Three Close Reading Practice Papers
Introduction
Teen Magazines
Fight to Save our Food
The Generation Gap
Watch Your Words
Christmas
Mountains of the Mind

About the Author(s):
Ann Bridges and Colin Eckford are experienced teachers and examiners.

Readership:
16+ students studying English

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