Higher English

Course Content

Higher English gives learners the opportunity to build on the skills developed in the junior phase and the National 5 course. You will develop your skills across the areas of reading, writing, talking and listening. You will study complex texts across a range of genres. You will enhance your appreciation of the Scottish literary tradition by studying a Scottish text. Through detailed engagement with texts across a range of genres, you will develop the skills of understanding, analysis and evaluation. You will develop your ability to structure your thoughts and create coherent arguments through critical essay writing. You will also have the opportunity to produce your own pieces of writing, both creative and discursive, which will be submitted as a portfolio. A spoken language assessment is also a compulsory element of the course.

Progression

Pupils who perform well in National 4 English may progress to National 5 English. Pupils whoperform well at National 5 English may progress to Higher English.