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S1/S2 English
Course Description
 There are five periods of English for every S1 and S2 class.
All classes are mixed ability.
The aim of the course during first and second year is to give
all pupils a sense of achievement as they strive to develop their
skills in reading, writing, talking and
listening.
The course is organised around the study and production of different
types
of text including:
Autobiography
Story
Information and opinions
Poetry
Functional writing, Advertising and Newspapers
Assessment
In S1 assessment is ongoing, with a narrative close reading test
in December and a functional close reading test in April. In S2 assessment is also ongoing, with narrative and functional
close reading tests, as well as National Tests in writing.
Throughout S1 and S2 pupils are encouraged to develop their personal
reading through our "Reading for Gold" and "Advanced
Reading" schemes.
Homework
Homework will vary according to the stage of the course. Typically
it will include reading on a weekly basis; specific exercises where
appropriate (eg. to reinforce knowledge about language classwork);
preparation for an oral presentation or information gathering for
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Standard Grade English
This course will build on your skills gained in S1/S2 in writing,
reading and talk.
Over the two years you will build up a folio of your best work
and this forms two thirds of your final assessment, along with
your talk grade.
Writing |
In writing you will be asked to write for different
purposes: to inform, to argue, to write about yourself and
your experiences and to write imaginatively. |
Reading |
In reading you will study poetry, drama and novels/short
stories as well as being encouraged to read independently.
Writing about what you have read forms a major part of your
ongoing assessment.
In addition to texts, you will do close reading where you
will learn how to analyse different types of text and appreciate
the writer's craft. |
Talk |
Language work and talk (individual and group) form a part
of your course throughout S3 and S4. |
Homework
Homework forms an essential part of the course and you can expect
the amount to vary throughout the two years : sometimes it will
be reading; it may be research for an informative essay; preparation
for a talk assessment; notes or planning for an essay; a language
exercise or simply going over a day's lesson to make sure you understand
the work.
Assessment
At the end of S3, you will sit a writing test
and a close reading test
(passage and questions). At the end of S4, the final examination is also a writing test
and two close reading tests. This exam forms one third of your
final assessment.
Since the final exam counts for only one third of your overall
assessment a good work rate is essential throughout the course.
If you want any further information about Standard Grade English, please see your teacher.
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Intermediate 2 English & Communication
Entry Requirements
At least a 3 in Reading and 3 in Writing at Standard Grade and in consultation with both class and Principal teacher
Course Content
Language Study
Close Reading
Types of Writing: Argumentative,
Persuasive, Reflective, Creative Literary Study
Textual Analysis - answering questions on an unseen text
Critical Essays - on poems, short stories, plays, novels
Personal
Study
Literature - an extended essay
on a novel or short stories of your choice (subject to approval)
Teaching Methods
 Class, group and individual learning.
Assessment
1 x Close reading (1¼ hours)
1 x Critical essay (I hour)
1 x Textual Analysis (1 hour)
Best piece of writing External Exam
Paper 1 Language : Close Reading
Paper 2 Literature : Critical Essay
Homework
There is a substantial increase in the amount of homework
from Standard Grade. The Personal Study requires you to read
widely in your own time in order to make an informed choice. You
will
be expected to do your own research for essays. You will also
need to continually review your learning and be expected to
develop greater independence.
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Higher English & Communication
Entry Requirements
At least a 2 in Reading and 2 in Writing at Standard Grade and in consultation with both class and Principal teacher
or
A at Intermediate two
Course Content
Language Study
Close Reading
Types of Writing: Argumentative,
Persuasive, Reflective, Creative
Literary Study
 Textual Analysis - answering questions
on an unseen text
Critical Essays - on poems, short
stories, plays, novels
Personal Study
Literature - an extended essay
on a novel or short stories of your choice (subject
to approval)
Teaching Methods
Class, group and individual learning.
Assessment
1 x Close reading (1¼ hours)
1 x Critical essay (I hour)
1 x Textual Analysis (1 hour)
Best piece of writing
External Exam
Paper 1 Language : Close Reading
Paper 2 Literature : Critical Essay
Homework
There is a substantial increase in the amount of homework from
Standard Grade. The Personal Study requires you to read widely
in your own time in order to make an informed choice. You will
be expected to do your own research for essays. You will also need
to continually review your learning and be expected to develop
greater independence.
Further Information :
Please see your English teacher
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Advanced Higher English & Communication
Entry Requirements
 A good pass at Higher Grade
Course Content
The course is largely literature based with a strong creative
writing element
Specialist Study Unit
This is a 3,500 - 4,500 word essay based
on literature of your choice.
Literature
A variety from a range of set authors, including Shakespeare
and Hardy, as well as modern writers.
Scottish Literature
A variety from a range of set authors, including
Morgan, Spark and Galloway.
Textual Analysis
An in-depth study of literary techniques and style
Creative Writing
Prose, poetry, drama - the works !!
The Specialist Study is compulsory plus any
two of the other units
listed. All are assessed internally and externally. There is no
creative writing exam; a folio of your best pieces is sent to the
Exam Board.
Teaching Methods
Classes are run on a tutorial style and you
will be expected to discuss literature extensively. Creative
writing is taught
through
workshops and exercises.
Homework
Since this is an intensive course it has a homework
load to match, mainly reading but also preparation for tutorials,
note taking
and as much creative writing as you can produce.
Advanced Higher English is useful for anyone who intends either
studying English at university or following a career involving
writing, such as Journalism.
For more information please see Mrs Changleng
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