conveys state of mind at this point. 4 Joy’s 26. Referring closely to at least two examples from lines 31—45, analyse how the writer highlights the significance of 4 Michael’s death. 27. By referring to this extract and elsewhere in the novel, discuss how Galloway develops the theme of loss. 10 8 of the marks are for analysis (2 explain how writer makes reader ‘shorter question’ aware). Would pupils be able to apply their knowledge/analytical skill to this extract? Is there anything here that would not be covered in terms of key areas of the novel? Do the extracts reflect what we would be teaching pupils about the text? Other examples (from specimen paper): character and relationships with others ‘Men Should Weep’- Maggie’s characters of Guthrie and creating ‘Sunset Song’- Long Rob/writer’s style- sense of panic/urgency- role of community attitudes of Lady R-C Neil etc. Sacrifice of the innocent. ‘The Cone Gatherers’- Poetry: we would expect poetry to be mainly analysis (popular choice at Nat.5) Poetry questions tend to focus on key techniques and themes Part 2 : Critical Essay Points to note: Comes after Scottish text question in exam paper 3 questions per genre section “Open” questions- should be something for everyone over the 3 choices in each genre(including questions to suit Scottish texts if they have studied two from list) Aim to be positive How is it marked? Current Higher New Higher Cat. 1: 25 Cat 1 : 20-19 Cat 2: 21 or 23 Cat 2: 18-16 Cat 3: 17 or 19 Cat 3: 15-13 Cat 4 : 13 or 15 Cat 4: 12-10 Cat 5: 9 or 11 Cat 5: 9-6 Cat 6: 5 or 7 Cat 6: 5-1 ** Cat 7: below 5 0 ** Similarities/Differences between Current and New Higher:
conveys Joy’s state of mind at this point. 4 26. Referring closely to at least two examples from lines 31—45, analyse how the writer highlights the significance of Michael’s death. 4 27. By referring to this extract and elsewhere in the novel, discuss how Galloway develops the theme of loss. 10 8 of the ‘shorter question’ marks are for analysis (2 explain how writer makes reader aware). Would pupils be able to apply their knowledge/analytical skill to this extract? Is there anything here that would not be covered in terms of key areas of the novel? Do the extracts reflect what we would be teaching pupils about the text? Other examples (from specimen paper): ‘Men Should Weep’- Maggie’s character and relationships with others ‘Sunset Song’- characters of Guthrie and Long Rob/writer’s style- creating sense of panic/urgency- role of community ‘The Cone Gatherers’- attitudes of Lady R-C Neil etc. Sacrifice of the innocent. Poetry: we would expect poetry to be mainly analysis (popular choice at Nat.5) Poetry questions tend to focus on key techniques and themes Part 2 : Critical Essay Points to note: Comes after Scottish text question in exam paper 3 questions per genre section “Open” questions- should be something for everyone over the 3 choices in each genre(including questions to suit Scottish texts if they have studied two from list) Aim to be positive How is it marked? Current Higher New Higher Cat. 1: 25 Cat 1 : 20-19 Cat 2: 21 or 23 Cat 2: 18-16 Cat 3: 17 or 19 Cat 3: 15-13 Cat 4 : 13 or 15 Cat 4: 12-10 Cat 5: 9 or 11 Cat 5: 9-6 Cat 6: 5 or 7 Cat 6: 5-1 ** Cat 7: below 5 0 ** Similarities/Differences between Current and New Higher:
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