English
Course Level: National 4
The main purpose of the Course is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop their skills in listening, talking, reading and writing in order to understand and use language. |
The English course consists of four units:
Analysis and Evaluation Learners will have the opportunity to develop listening and reading skills in the contexts of literature, language and media; develop the skills needed to understand, analyse and evaluate straightforward texts. Creation and Production Learners will have the opportunity to develop talking and writing skills in familiar contexts; develop the skills needed to create and produce straightforward texts in both written and oral forms. |
Added Value Unit: English Assignment Learners will have the opportunity to apply their language skills to investigate and report on a chosen topic; learners will be able to demonstrate challenge and application in their assignment. Literacy Learners will develop their reading, writing, listening and talking skills in a variety of forms relevant for learning, life and work; develop their ability to understand straightforward ideas and information presented orally and in writing; develop the ability to communicate ideas and information orally and in writing with technical accuracy. |
Course Level: National 5
The main purpose of the Course is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop the skills of listening, talking, reading and writing in order to understand and use language. |
The English course consists of two units:
English: Analysis and Evaluation Learners will have the opportunity to develop listening and reading skills in the contexts of literature, language and media; develop the skills needed to understand, analyse and evaluate detailed texts. The texts studied must include Scottish texts. English: Creation and Production Learners will have the opportunity to develop talking and writing skills in a range of contexts; develop the skills needed to create and produce detailed texts in both written and oral forms. At National 5, the added value will be assessed in the Course assessment. Component 1 (70%) Question Paper: Reading (Examination)
Component 2 (30%) Portfolio (2 pieces of Writing) |
Further information can be obtained from: http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45672.html