How to Pass: N5 and Higher English (help your child) ^ How to Pass: N5 and Higher English Mr. Freinberg

The Benefits of N5 and Higher English Improves the skills needed for communication both in Further Education, but also in the real world no mater which destination you end up at. (Reading, Writing, Talking, Listening) Engagement with a wider variety of literature/language/ media texts to expose students to diversity of people, places, events, thoughts, and ideas outside their own experience. Mandatory Scottish texts aim to develop awareness of a rich social and cultural heritage they are part of.

Outline Component 1 – Reading for Understanding, Analysis, and Evaluation Exam Format, School/Home Work Split, OneNote Tools and Reading Component 2 – Critical Reading Component 3 – Portfolio Pieces Submission Types, School/Home Work Split, OneNote Tools and Reading

Breakdown of the Exam Students answer questions on 2 unseen non-fiction prose passages which are related in theme. Questions test their ability to understand the writer's ideas, to analyse the writer's techniques, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the writing

Structure of Component 1: RUAE { 25 Marks on Opinion Text #1 (Imagery, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Own Words, etc.) { 5 Marks on Opinion Text #1 & #2 Identifying Similarities or Differences

Question Types/Strategies Division of Work: RUAE School Homework Question Types/Strategies Regular Reading Annotating the Text Practice Exams Assessment of Past Papers OneNote Collaboration

RUAE Homework: Reading While we do spend a significant amount of time in class working on Component 1, regular reading is imperative to getting a good mark. Practice makes perfect. (This also applies to Past Papers assigned to be completed at home) Regular reading is organised on OneNote

Reading HW Part 1 – Finding an Article Students find an opinion or feature article online, from a reputable news source, similar style to the exams text for Higher. Teachers may tell students to focus on a specific issue for the weeks homework (e.g. Autism Awareness April 1-7th) Students then paste a link into their shared group space, so all members of their learning group can access it.

Student This student has found an interesting article, written a blurb, and attached a link for their learning group to see.

Part 2 – Annotation and Answers Annotate your text (underline, circle, make notes) 2. Answer questions (choose 4/7 question types, write sample answers) 3. Read Another Text (read and respond to another student’s article)

They then read and comment on someone else’s article The student added 4/7 answers, each responding to a different type of exam question They then read and comment on someone else’s article

The student self-checks they have done both parts of the homework – which makes tracking easy for student/teacher/parent/carer.

To help at home.. make sure your child has a good quiet reading space and access to quality articles ask them questions about their chosen article (make this a weekly activity - mark it on calendar, discuss the topic over dinner) help with past papers by being their timer or double checking their answers

Component 2: Critical Reading Critical Reading consists of…

Structure of Component 2: Critical Reading { 20 Marks on Scottish Set Text (Studied in Class: Drama, Prose, or Poetry) 10 Mark Short Answers + 10 Mark Question { 20 Mark Critical Essay (Studied in Class: Drama, Prose Fiction, Prose Non-Fiction, Poetry, Film and TV Drama, or Language)

Division of Work: Critical Essay School Homework Reading/Taking Notes Reading Texts Practice Exams Untimed/Timed Revising and Annotating Exam Strategies

Component 2: Reading at home Time in class working on Component 2 is spent reading and analysing different texts (incl. Scottish set texts). Due to the nature of the course, students are expected to complete reading homework set by the teacher, and revise texts when necessary. Reading is vital – essays of students who have carefully read the text stand out and get better marks than those who rely heavily on revision guides. Regular reading is usually organised on OneNote

OneNote: Reading Schedule Example

Component 2: Poetry Set Text OneNote

Component 2: Poetry Set Text School Website

Component 3: Portfolio Writing Portfolio Writing consists of two larger pieces of writing, broken down on the next slide

Component 3: Portfolio

Division of Work: Portfolio School Homework Writing Techniques Writing Texts Research and Peer Assessment Research and Note-Taking Editing/Proofreading

Portfolio Homework: Writing While we also spend time in class working on Component 3, especially writing skills, regular writing and editing is crucial to receiving a good mark. Practice makes perfect To help at home: Make sure your child has a good quiet writing space Ask questions about their work and writing Check in on progress when a deadline is approaching

Component 3: OneNote usage

Using Pressreader Choose from contemporary < magazines > newspapers, articles, for extra reading. Accessibility features allow students to sit back and listen to a recording of the text

Review: What is done at home/what you can assist with! Component 1 Regular Reading Practice Exams OneNote Collaboration Component 2 Reading Revising and Annotating Practice Exams Component 3 Writing Research and Note-Taking Editing/ Proofreading