How To Pass Higher 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 Higher 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

• Fully updated for course arrangements as examined from 2011 onwards

• 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:
An Introduction to Higher English
Part 1 Paper 1 Close Reading
Chapter 1 Approach to Reading
Chapter 2 Understanding
Chapter 3 Analysis
Chapter 4 Evaluation
Chapter 5 Timing - Close Reading
Part 2 Critical Essay
Chapter 6 Critical Essay
Chapter 7 Critical Essay Criteria
Chapter 8 Mastering Your Text
Chapter 9 Selecting a Question
Chapter 10 Understanding the Question and Selecting Material
Chapter 11 Writing Critical Essays
Chapter 12 How Many Texts?
Chapter 13 How Many Quotations?
Chapter 14 Timing - Critical Essay

About the Author(s):
Ann Bridges is an experienced teacher and examiner.

Readership:
Higher English students