English is the study of language and text.
Students have the opportunity to create their own written pieces, explore poetry, read books and challenge themselves with close reading.

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National English

BBC Bitesize - links to materials on Carol Ann Duffy poetry: Click here. 

BBC Bitesize Reading Skills: Click here.

BBC Bitesize Writing Skills: Click here.

SQA Understanding Standards - examples of candidates work and SQA commentaries covering the exam papers and Writing folio: Click here.

Higher English

BBC Bitesize - links to materials on Norman MacCaig  poetry: Click here.

BBC Bitesize - Reading Skills: Click here.

BBC Bitesize Writing Skills: Click here.

SQA Understanding Standards - examples of candidates work and SQA commentaries covering the exam and Writing folio: Click here.

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