Close Reading for Higher English offers guidance in one of the most important areas of Higher English. Close Reading contributes to 50% of marks in the final examination yet some students believe that it is a skill that can not be practised! This book written by two experienced teachers & examiners shows that such practice offers the best chance of success & demonstrates that close reading for Higher English is a skill that can be acquired & enhanced. It introduces the basic terms & concepts that lie behind success (with guidance on interpretation of questions & targeting answers); then offers a section on examples of Comparative Evaluation (the Questions on both Passages) an area that is often a source of difficulty for many candidates; followed by six practice papers for exam preparation. A separate photocopiable book of suggested answers is available for teacher reference offering extremely detailed marking instructions that highlight where students can gain
- or lose
- the extra marks that influence grade awards.