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
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This brand new title explores the historical cultural & literary contexts in which popular works for the Higher course were written. It explains & demonstrates the use of structure narrative technique characterisation & symbolism in understanding & analysing text. The exercises provided help to develop students critical appreciation & the worked examples & case-study notes aid student preparation & revision. ...

The Higher English Grade Booster is a handbook specifically designed to take students step-by-step through all areas of assessment & to uncover the mysteries of the Higher exam. This title focuses on language & grammatical analysis to enhance studentsi? own coursework & exam performance. Whilst advice & targeted notes equip students with the tools to develop their responses guidance on how to approach sample questions encourages informed & assured analysis for a confident approach to the exam. Contents * Higher English language skills * The origins of English * What is grammar? * Subordinate clauses * Analysing the words * Sentence structure * Further features of sentence structure * Punctuation * Imagery word choice tone & conclusions * Literary devices * Meaning * Textual analysis * The critical essay
- narrative structure * Personal study & critical essays
- what you have to do * The personal study & critical essays
- the importance of accuracy * Your own writing * Avoid these mistakes * Conclusion * Answers * Glossary


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Perfect for classroom activity or private study this title addresses themes & topics that most frequently appear in the exam for a targeted course approach. Clear notes pertinent vocabulary lists & Top Tips make topic coverage accessible whilst frequent illustrations support understanding as students encounter new language features. Extensive exercises are also included to sharpen assessed skills whilst the audio CD enables flexible listening practice at home or in class. Students will also benefit from key guidance from the Principal Assessor for French to improve their performance & feel fully prepared for the exam. In the classroom or at home this publication will help to provide students with a thorough grounding in examination technique & develop their confidence as the exams approach. TES Scotland March 2005 ...

This exam-oriented title delivers the complete Higher Geography course outline & covers all nine topic areas in a focused manner designed to improve exam performance. Exam-style questions let students apply & hone key skills & worked sample answers help students understand how to satisfy the examiner. Including advice on common pitfalls & how to avoid losing marks this volume will be available in a handy A5 format for easy reference. Contents * Introduction * Atmosphere * Hydrosphere * Lithosphere * Biosphere * Population * Rural geography * Industry * Urban geography * Rural land resources * Development & health * Conclusion ...

Prepare for the new Higher History exam with Leckie & Leckies Practice Papers! As well as providing two question papers the book contains worked solutions & model answers exam hints & tips & a topic index. It also

Includes:: advice on how to tackle the new source-based Paper Two questions. These Practice Papers contain two question papers which mirror the SQA exam format. The question papers cover the following topics: / Britain 1850-1950 / Germany / USA / Appeasement / The Wars of Independence / Migration & Empire / The Treaty of Union / The Impact of the Great War They provide exam hints & tips including advice on how to tackle the new source-based Paper Two questions as well as model answers for each question.

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This second edition of Higher Human Biology brings specifically matches the Higher arrangements. The chapters are organised into three units with a clear introduction for students new to the subject. Test your knowledge questions appear throughout with application & essay questions at the end of each chapter. The larger textbook format means a clearer layout with diagrams to illustrate the book throughout.
- Second edition of perennial bestseller.
- Jim Torrance is a best-selling biology author in Scotl&.
- Practice questions to test your knowledge are given throughout.


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Higher Human Biology for Cf E is tailored specifically to the extended requirements teaching approaches & syllabus outlines detailed in the Higher revisions for Curriculum for Excellence provided by the Scottish Qualifications Authority as well as the Revised Higher Human Biology syllabus examined from 2012 onwards. The only fully comprehensive textbook for the latest Higher Human Biology syllabus outlines offered by SQA as examined 2012 onwards Bestselling author team with extremely high reputation for Scottish Biology titles Full colour presentation & motivating text design to encourage student enthusiasm Without Answers version also available 978 1 4441 82156 ...

Offering a proven high-quality step-by-step approach that builds students confidence these texts give students the rigorous practice they need to get better results in the two-tier exams. * Clearly organised easy-to-use & carefully structured main texts provide thorough preparation for students on either a 1-year or 2-year course with clear student-friendly language used throughout * Fully worked examples with explanatory notes & commentary followed by carefully graded exercises offer gradual progression * Exam & exam-style questions presented in non-calculator & calculator section reviews give further opportunities to consolidate skills acquired over a number of chapters * Further compilations of exam & exam-style questions which reflect how the examiners will assess the new two-tier specifications are provided to give thorough preparation for the exams. ...

Offering a proven high-quality step-by-step approach that builds students confidence these texts give students the rigorous practice they need to get better results in the two-tier exams. These are resources you can trust at a price you can afford! * Clearly organised easy-to-use & carefully structured main texts provide thorough preparation for students on either a 1-year or 2-year course with clear student-friendly language used throughout * Fully worked examples with explanatory notes & commentary followed by carefully graded exercises offer gradual progression * Exam & exam-style questions presented in non-calculator & calculator section reviews give further opportunities to consolidate skills acquired over a number of chapters * Further compilations of exam & exam-style questions which reflect how the examiners will assess the new two-tier specifications are provided to give thorough preparation for the exams. ...