English study guides

An overview of the Scottish set text section of SQA Higher English Question Paper 2, covering how the printed extract and analysis questions work for drama, poetry and prose, and how the final commonality question links the extract to the wider text.

An overview of the SQA Higher English writing portfolio, two pieces in different genres worth 30 marks, covering the broadly creative piece, the broadly discursive piece, and the drafting and redrafting process that the portfolio rewards.

An overview of SQA Higher English Question Paper 1, Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation, covering the two non-fiction passages and the four question types: understanding in your own words, analysis of language, evaluation of effectiveness, and comparison of the passages.

An overview of the SQA Higher English spoken language requirement: the internally assessed talking and listening performance recorded as achieved or not achieved, the two standards it assesses, the formats that meet it, and how to prepare for it.

An overview of the critical essay section of SQA Higher English Question Paper 2, covering how to structure an essay, write about drama, prose and poetry, use evidence and technique, and keep a clear line of thought in response to the question.