Assessment from the 3 Unit Assessments, the learner will be assessed by a combination of a question paper and an assignment. The question paper is worth 70 marks and the assignment is worth 30 marks. Materials Required Ruler, highlighters and coloured pens/pencils. ENGLISH ADVANCED HIGHER SCQF 7 Days Tue/Thur 2-4pm Location Aberdeen Grammar School 6.6.17 Starting Date Entry Requirements Higher English at grade A or B. Course Content The Advanced Higher English course is comprised of two units: English: Analysis and Evaluation Learners will provide evidence of their ability to critically respond to previously studied complex and sophisticated texts, and of their ability to carry out an independent study into an aspect or aspects of literature. English: Creation and Production Learners will provide evidence of their writing skills through the production of writing which demonstrates a range of skills necessary for the deployment of language to create effect. Assessment Internal assessments will be carried out under controlled conditions and assessed on a pass/ fail basis. If any internal unit is failed, pupils will be given an opportunity to revise their work, following feedback from their teacher. The course will be graded A-D by the external assessment of: A two part portfolio total 60% – Part A: Dissertation 30% – Part B: Writing 30% –
Assessment from the 3 Unit Assessments, the learner will be assessed by a combination of a question paper and an assignment. The question paper is worth 70 marks and the assignment is worth 30 marks. Materials Required Ruler, highlighters and coloured pens/pencils. ENGLISH ADVANCED HIGHER SCQF 7 Days Tue/Thur 2-4pm Location Aberdeen Grammar School Starting Date 6.6.17 Entry Requirements Higher English at grade A or B. Course Content The Advanced Higher English course is comprised of two units: English: Analysis and Evaluation Learners will provide evidence of their ability to critically respond to previously studied complex and sophisticated texts, and of their ability to carry out an independent study into an aspect or aspects of literature. English: Creation and Production Learners will provide evidence of their writing skills through the production of writing which demonstrates a range of skills necessary for the deployment of language to create effect. Assessment Internal assessments will be carried out under controlled conditions and assessed on a pass/ fail basis. If any internal unit is failed, pupils will be given an opportunity to revise their work, following feedback from their teacher. The course will be graded A-D by the external assessment of: A two part portfolio – total 60% Part A: Dissertation – 30% Part B: Writing – 30%
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