How to Pass Higher English

How to Pass Higher English
by Ann Bridges
Paperback: 176 pages
Published: February 27, 2009
ISBN-10: 0340974044
ISBN-13: 978-0340974049

How to Pass Higher English provides a comprehensive guide to the course offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and whilst no book can guarantee an examination pass, this title combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. Like all titles in the How to Pass series, it offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of this book will avoid unnecessary mistakes - and should gain those extra marks that are so essential to moving up a grade...

It is not an idiot’s guide to Higher English, because idiots are not the target audience. The targets are those of you who are prepared to do an honest job on their work in school or college, who are prepared to do (some) homework, and who want to do that little bit extra – or else you wouldn’t even be thinking of buying this book. It will provide you with tips, but these are not short cuts so that you can avoid hard work.

Table of Contents:

An Introduction to Higher English
Part 1 Paper 1 Close Reading
Chapter 1 Approach to Reading
Chapter 2 Understanding
Chapter 3 Analysis
Chapter 4 Evaluation
Chapter 5 Timing - Close Reading
Part 2 Critical Essay
Chapter 6 Critical Essay
Chapter 7 Critical Essay Criteria
Chapter 8 Mastering Your Text
Chapter 9 Selecting a Question
Chapter 10 Understanding the Question and Selecting Material
Chapter 11 Writing Critical Essays
Chapter 12 How Many Texts?
Chapter 13 How Many Quotations?
Chapter 14 Timing - Critical Essay