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Sqa higher english paper 1 – may 2017.
SQA Higher English Question Paper 1. Reference X724/76/11.
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Higher practice – prose questions.
The following exam questions have been lifted from the old Higher papers. It would be worth your while to take a look at these and practice your critical writing. Remember you must have a clear introduction that sets out what you are going to be looking at, each main paragraph must have a point which is then back up with evidence from the text (preferably a quote). You then need to analyse this evidence, how is it supporting your point? And finally how does this link back to the main argument?
>Choose a novel in which the fate of the main character is important in conveying the writer’s theme. Explain what you consider the main theme to be and discuss how effectively the fate of the character conveys it.
>Choose a novel which has one of the following as its theme: sacrifice; unrequited love; isolation. Discuss the techniques by which the novelist establishes one of these themes and go on to show how, in the end, he or she achieves a satisfactory resolution.
>Choose a novel in which the writer’s method of narration (such as first person narrative, diary form, journal…) plays a significant part. Explain briefly the method of narration and discuss its importance to your appreciation of the text.
>Choose a novel where the method of narration makes an important contribution to the success of the text. Briefly explain the method of narration used by the author and then show in more detail the ways in which it contributes to the overall theme.
>Choose a novel which seems to be bleak and pessimistic. Show how the pessimism is established and go on to discuss the extent to which the pessimism contributes to the overall theme.
>Choose a novel with dark uncertain undertones. Explain the means by which the writer has created the undertones and, in more detail, discuss their contribution to the themes as a whole.
>Choose a novel in which the novelist makes use of more than one location. Discuss how the use of different locations allows the novelist to develop the central concern(s) of the text.
>Choose a novel where characters are affected by certain external forces over which they have little control. Discuss the writer’s use of such forces – social, political, supernatural – and show the extent to which the characters have difficulty in dealing with them.
>Choose a novel in which the novelist makes use of symbols. Describe briefly what they represent and discuss how the use of these symbols helps develop the central concern(s) of the text.
>Choose a novel in which the story’s emotional twists ensure that your interest is held until the end. Briefly explain how these twists involve you in the story and then discuss how they lead to a deeper appreciation of the text as a whole.
>Choose a novel which has a theme of friendship or family relationships. Show how the novelist explores your chosen theme and discuss how this treatment enhances your appreciation of the novel as a whole.
>Choose a novel in which a character experiences a moment of revelation. Describe briefly what is revealed and discuss its significance to your understanding of the theme/s.
>Choose a novel in which a minor character plays an important part. Show how the minor character’s role is established and go on to discuss how that character contributes to either the fate of the main character or to the overall theme of the novel.
>Choose a novel which slowly reveals the strengths of the main character. Show how the writer achieves the revelation and go on to demonstrate how it contributes to the overall theme of the text.
>Choose a novel with a central character you consider to be heroic. Show how the heroic qualities are revealed and discuss how this portrayal of the character enhances your understanding of the text as a whole.
>Choose a novel where the story, interesting for its own sake, nevertheless also comments more generally on human behaviour. Show how the story itself interests you but go on to discuss how the story also has a much more universal appeal.
>Choose a novel where the ending raises more questions than answers. Explain how the novelist prepares us for the ending and go on to discuss its contribution to the novel as a whole. >Choose a novel in which one character’s loyalty or disloyalty to another proves to be decisive. Explain how this arises and go on to discuss why you think it is important to the text as a whole.
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Specimen question papers are available for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. These show what a question paper looks like - how it is structured and the types of questions it contains. They also include marking instructions. Find them under 'Past Papers and Marking Instructions' on our NQ subject pages.
SECTION 2 — Critical essay — 20 marks. Attempt ONE question from the following genres — Drama, Prose Fiction, Prose Non-fiction, Poetry, Film and Television Drama, or Language. Your answer must be on a different genre from that chosen in Section 1. You should spend approximately 45 minutes on each section.
Here are some critical essay questions organised by genre. Take time to plan out the structure of your essay, consider key quotations/features of your text. To challenge yourself, try a question under timed conditions (without notes!!) Choose a novel of short story in which setting in time and/or place is an important feature.
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The Past Papers section of the Higher page has been updated. Here are the links to the past papers for Higher English that are available online: 2017 Higher (SQA): Critical Reading & RUAE.pdf 2017 Higher (SQA): Marking Instructions.pdf 2016 Higher (SQA): Critical Reading & RUAE.pdf 2016 Higher (SQA): Marking Instructions.pdf 2015 Higher (SQA): Critical Reading & RUAE.pdf
In response to SQA 2018 critical reading question paper, question 2: Drama: Choose a play in which a character has a weakness or flaw. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain the importance of this weakness or flaw and discuss how it contributes to your appreciation of the play as a whole.
The Past Papers section of the Higher page has been updated. Here are the links to the past papers for Higher English that are available online: 2017 Higher (SQA): Critical Reading & RUAE .pdf. 2017 Higher (SQA): Marking Instructions .pdf. 2016 Higher (SQA): Critical Reading & RUAE .pdf.
John Byrne in the Higher English Exemplar Question Paper on SQA's open access site. The poem is reproduced in the Exemplar Question Paper held on SQA's secure site which centres can access through their SQA co-ordinator, strictly for classroom use only. The play is readily available in print and online to accompany the questions below.
Higher; Critical essay Test questions. Critical analysis is where you make an argument about a text you have read, providing points to support your case. Part of English Reading
General marking principles for Higher English: Critical Reading. Always apply these general principles. Use them in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features required in candidates' responses. Always use positive marking. This means candidates accumulate marks for the demonstration of relevant skills ...
ENGLISH HIGHER Critical Essay Answer two questions. Each question must be taken from a different section. Each question is worth 25 marks. NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2014 THURSDAY, 1 MAY 11.05AM - 12.35 PM. Answer TWO questions from this paper. Each question must be chosen from a different Section (A-E). You are not allowed to choose two ...
Exam skills Section Two - Critical Essay. Exam skills. The Higher English course is assessed on folio writing, a spoken language assessment and a final exam in addition to revision and coursework ...
Section 2: Critical Essay (20 marks) 1 hour 30 mins 40% weighting ... Encourage your child to use past paper questions. Ask them to highlight key words in the ... CfE Higher English Practice Papers for SQA exams Claire Bowles, Mia Stewart and Catherine Travis (published by Leckie & Leckie) ...
IMPORTANT - You can only choose to write about poetry for Section Two of the Critical Reading exam (Critical Essay) if you do not answer questions on poetry for Section One (Scottish Text). Edwin Morgan Edwin Morgan (Education Scotland): Poems / Audio Edwin Morgan (Education Scotland Video): Liz Lochead Interviews Morgan video Edwin Morgan (Youtube): STV "Off the Page" Interview video
SQA Higher English Paper 1 - May 2017. SQA Higher English Question Paper 1. Reference X724/76/11. View Question Paper. View Mark Scheme. Download 2017 SQA Higher English past papers for SQA Higher English. Free SQA Higher English past papers from 2017.
For example if 9-6 best describes the candidate's work, reconsider the candidate's abilities in the three main areas: knowledge and understanding; analysis; evaluation. If the candidate just misses a 9, award an 8. If the candidate is slightly above a 6, award a 7. page 3. Marking instructions for each question.
doc, 67 KB. doc, 45 KB. doc, 66 KB. Useful resource for Higher Critical Essay Revision. Collection of essay questions on taken from exam papers, sample questions and adapted questions from Old Higher. - Prose.
Higher practice - prose questions. The following exam questions have been lifted from the old Higher papers. It would be worth your while to take a look at these and practice your critical writing. Remember you must have a clear introduction that sets out what you are going to be looking at, each main paragraph must have a point which is then ...
1. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise what happens in this extract. You should make four key points. 4. 2. Look at lines 1-19. By referring to one example of language and one stage direction, explain what is revealed about Deirdre's character. 4. 3.
New Higher English Critical Essay POETRY Answers to questions on poetry should refer to the text and to such relevant features as word choice, tone, imagery, structure, content, rhythm, rhyme, theme, sound, ideas... Each question has the same two part structure: 1. The opening line gives the central idea of the essay-2.