English study guides

An overview of Section 1 of SQA National 5 English Question Paper 2, the Scottish set text section worth 20 marks: the extract analysis questions, the final 8 mark commonality question, and how the drama, prose and poetry options are studied.

An overview of the SQA National 5 English writing portfolio, worth 30 marks: two pieces of 15 marks each in different genres, one broadly creative and one broadly discursive, developed through drafting and marked on content, structure, style and technical accuracy.

An overview of SQA National 5 English Question Paper 1, Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation, covering the single non-fiction passage and the question types: understanding in your own words, analysis of word choice, imagery, sentence structure and tone, and evaluation of effectiveness.

An overview of the SQA National 5 English spoken language component: assessed internally on an Achieved or Not Achieved basis, it covers both talking (presentation and contribution) and listening (active participation in discussion), and must be achieved for the course award though it contributes no marks to the grade.

An overview of Section 2 of SQA National 5 English Question Paper 2, the critical essay worth 20 marks: choosing a genre and question, structuring the essay, using evidence and technique, and the genre options of drama, prose, poetry, film and television drama, and language.