English & Literacy

English

• Check Google Classroom to ensure tasks and homework are completed

• Encourage your child to review their learning on a weekly basis

• Read and discuss quality journalism with your child

• Encourage your child to attempt past papers after the end of term 2

Past Paper Website

Course Requirements

National 4 English

There is no overall mark or course breakdown as there is no exam. The award is achieved by completing 4 units within class:

• Analysis and Evaluation

• Creation and Production

• Literacy

• Added Value Unit

National 5 English

• Paper 1 (RUAE) 30%

• Paper 2 (Critical Reading) 40%

• Folio 30%

Higher English

• Paper 1 (RUAE) 30%

• Paper 2 (Critical Reading) 40%

• Folio 30%

Advanced Higher English

• Paper 1 (Lit Study) 20%

• Paper 2 (Textual Analysis) 20%

• Folio 30%

• Dissertation 30%

Media

• Check Google Classroom to ensure tasks and homework are completed

• Encourage your child to review their learning on a weekly basis

• Read and discuss quality journalism with your child

• Encourage your child to attempt past papers after the end of term 2

Past Paper Website

Course Requirements

National 5 Media

• Exam paper 50%

• Assignment 50%

Higher Media

• Paper 1 (Analysis of Media) 30%

• Paper 2 (Role of Media) 20%

• Assignment 50%

Journalism

• Check Google Classroom to ensure tasks and homework are completed

• Encourage your child to review their learning on a weekly basis

• Read and discuss quality journalism with your child

Course Requirements

No overall mark or course breakdown as there is no exam. The award is achieved by completing 4 units within class:

• Research and Interview Skills for Journalism

• Feature Writing

• Writing for Print

• Page Layout and Design for Print