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National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts Willie McGuire

National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts By Willie McGuire

National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts by Willie McGuire

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Summary

This title is endorsed by SQA.

Shows students how they can enhance their writing skills and improve their National 5 grade, by detailing the basic Portfolio requirements and illustrating different writing forms that may be used.

National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts Summary

National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts by Willie McGuire

This title is endorsed by SQA.
This book provides valuable advice on writing about the most popular Scottish poems and short stories from the lists of set texts published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority for National 5 and Higher English.
- Guidance on how Critical Reading questions are marked
- Textual 'explosions' which help students break down texts and identify writing techniques
- Graded, worked examples of student essays

About Willie McGuire

Willie McGuire is Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1: National 5
  • Introduction: What do I need to know about National 5?
  • Chapter 1: Anne Donovan
  • Anne Donovan: A Chitterin' Bite
  • Anne Donovan: All That Glisters
  • Anne Donovan: Away in a Manger
  • Anne Donovan: Dear Santa
  • Anne Donovan: Virtual Pals
  • Anne Donovan: Zimmerobics
  • Chapter 2: Edwin Morgan
  • Edwin Morgan: In the Snackbar
  • Edwin Morgan: Good Friday
  • Edwin Morgan: Trio
  • Edwin Morgan: Winter
  • Edwin Morgan: Slate
  • Edwin Morgan: Hyena
  • Part 2: National 5 and Higher
  • Introduction: What do I need to know about Higher?
  • Chapter 3: Iain Crichton Smith
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Crater
  • Iain Crichton Smith: In Church
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Telegram
  • Iain Crichton Smith: Mother and Son
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Painter
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Red Door
  • Chapter 4: Norman MacCaig
  • Norman MacCaig: Assisi
  • Norman MacCaig: Basking Shark
  • Norman MacCaig: Visiting Hour
  • Norman MacCaig: Aunt Julia
  • Norman MacCaig: Sounds of the Day
  • Norman MacCaig: Memorial
  • Chapter 5: Expert commentaries
  • National 5: Expert commentaries
  • Anne Donovan: Dear Santa
  • Edwin Morgan: Trio
  • Norman MacCaig: Visiting Hour
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Painter
  • Higher: Expert commentaries
  • Norman MacCaig: Assisi
  • Iain Crichton Smith: The Red Door

Additional information

GOR007768365
9781471837449
1471837440
National 5 & Higher English: Scottish Short Texts by Willie McGuire
Willie McGuire
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder Education
20141128
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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