1. National 4 & 5 English
Course Outline

2. S4 English Course There are 2 courses: National 4 English and Literacy

3. National 4 Literacy
You must show that you can do the following using or understanding language accurately and well:
Read
Write (more than 300 words)
Listen
Talk
Texts will be functional or practical.
There are 4 assessments. These can be combined with National 4 English Assessments.

4. National 4 English Writing and Talking You will:
Write in a range of genres
Talk for different purposes
There are 2 assessments.

5. Reading and Listening You will:
read a range of material – fiction and non-fiction
Listen to a range of material – adverts, interviews, news stories, films …
There are 2 assessments.

6. The Added Value Unit
You will be able to choose an area of research with guidance from your teacher.
You will select information or ideas from at least TWO texts
Give a presentation orally or in writing
Answer questions.

7. Assessment Teacher comment on work Folio of work Pass or Fail
Internally assessed
Evidence provided to the SQA

8. National 5 English Internal Assessment Two Units:
Reading and Listening
Writing and Talking
These are assessed by your teacher on a pass/fail basis. There are 4 assessments. You must pass them to gain a full award.

9. Course Assessment The Exam
Reading – 2 hours 30
Section One -1 hour
One non-fiction text with questions. 30 marks
Section Two – 1 hour 30
A critical essay on Drama, Prose, Poetry, Film or TV Drama. 20 marks
Questions on a Scottish text from a range selected by the SQA. 20 marks.

10. Course Assessment The Folio
Two pieces of writing:
One creative – personal/reflective, short story, dramatic monologue ..15 marks
One discursive – argumentative, persuasive, report … 15 marks
Total - 30 marks
You will work on these in class with support from your teacher but they MUST be your work.
They will be marked externally and contribute to your final grade.

11. The English Department wishes you well! Work hard!
And finally…
The English Department wishes you well! Work hard!