How To Pass Standard Grade English Colour Edition

Summary:
How to Pass is the Number 1 revision series for Scottish qualifications across the three examination levels of Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher. Second editions of the books present all of the material in full colour for the first time.

How to Pass Standard Grade English provides a comprehensive guide to the course offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and whilst no book can guarantee an examination pass, this title 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. Like all titles in the How to Pass series, it 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...

• All subject-specific and grade-specific How to Pass titles are endorsed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
• The best-selling How To Pass series now in full colour
• Attractive and eye-catching series design
• Aimed specifically at Scottish examination candidates
• All titles written by practising teachers and experienced examiners
• Already adopted and recommended by schools across Scotland

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 Reading for the Folio
Chapter 2 The Reading Exam
Chapter 3 Writing for the Folio
Chapter 4 Writing in the Exam
Chapter 5 Good Writing Technique
Chapter 6 Expressing Yourself Clearly
Chapter 7 Writing in Particular Genres
Chapter 8 Talk Assessment and Individual Talk
Chapter 9 Talk: Group Discussion
Chapter 10 Answers

About the Author(s):
Jane Cooper is an English teacher and literacy co-ordinator at Firrhill High School in Edinburgh. She is also a marker for SQA.

Readership:
Standard Grade students