Course Structure
Skills – Reading, Listening, Writing and Talking
• Critical reading and listening activities will engage the learner in a wide variety of written, visual and oral texts,
including some of their own choice.
• Learners will acquire the knowledge of a range of genre features.
• Responses to literary texts will be varied: discussion, critical essay, imaginative response, individual and group
presentation.
• Independent, analytical evaluation skills will also be developed through the study of non-fiction texts.
• In the study of media, learners will develop an understanding of key aspects and techniques.
• Learners will also engage in independent study in relation to their own critical reading programme, developing
skills in note-making and annotating texts independently.
Course Assessment
Component 1: The external exam - Question paper: Reading (70 marks) – in 2 sections:
- Section 1: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE) = 30 marks
- Section 2: Critical Reading = 40 marks in total
Section 2 has two parts:
Part 1: Textual analysis of a studied Scottish text – chosen from prescribed SQA list.
Part 2: Critical essay on a studied text – non-prescribed.
Up to 20 marks are awarded for each of the two tasks addressed.
Component 2: Portfolio: Writing = 30 marks in total
The Portfolio comprises two written texts: expressive and functional.
Up to 15 marks are awarded for each piece.
Component 3: Performance-spoken language assessing the skills of talking and listening (achieved/not achieved)
Useful Links:
Digital Learning Platform
Each class has a Google Classroom - this where class notes, assignments, homework and further learning resources are shared with pupils.
Parents can be added to Google Classroom pages to see any upcoming homework or marked class work.
Ask your teacher if you have any problems!
Progression