This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay that examines Bernard MacLavery’s short story ‘A Time To Dance’ in relation to the following question: Choose a novel or short story or a work of non-fiction which deals with a significant event or experience or issue. Give a brief account of the significant event or experience or issue. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how it is important to the text as a whole This NAT 5 essay examines the thematic loss of innocence and poverty that the central character Nelson experiences. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay that examines Bernard MacLavery’s short story ‘A Time To Dance’ in relation to the following question: Choose a novel or a short story in which two characters are in conflict with one another. Describe this conflict and, by referring to appropriate techniques, explain how it is important to your understanding of the text as a whole. This NAT 5 essay examines the conflict between the central characters Mrs Skelly and Nelson, where the main themes of neglect and loss of innocence are discussed. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines J. B. Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls in relation to the following question: Choose a play which explores an important theme. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how this theme is explored. This essay discusses the theme of capitalism as a destructive force and how this is presented through the characterisation within the play. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This study booklet contains over 30 key quotes and analysis of Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire, along with a background of Williams, the play’s themes and an example Higher English critical essay. Intended for study within the SQA CfE (Curriculum for Excellence) framework at Higher level, this booklet is adaptable enough to be used for many different syllabuses including A-Levels, US High School Diploma and Australian Higher School Certificate.

This is a National 5 English B-grade critical essay that examines Bernard MacLavery’s short story ‘A Time To Dance’ in relation to the following question: Choose a novel or a short story or a work of non-fiction that makes the reader think about an important theme or idea. By referring appropriate techniques, show how the writer makes the reader think about this theme or idea. This NAT 5 essay examines the thematic loss of innocence and neglect that the central character Nelson experiences at the hands of his mother Mrs Skelly. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

This character map outlines the relations and interactions between the central characters of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

This is a National 5 English B-standard example critical essay on Simon Armitage’s ‘The Manhunt’, marked 13/20. This NAT 5 essay focuses upon critical analysis of the poem in relation to the following question: Choose a poem which makes you think more deeply about an aspect of life. By referring to poetic techniques, show how the poet explores this aspect of life. This should be used in conjunction with critical study of the poem.

This is a National 5 English B-standard example critical essay on Simon Armitage’s ‘The Manhunt’, marked 13/20. This NAT 5 essay focuses upon critical analysis of the poem in relation to the following question: Choose a poem which describes a person or a place or an event in a memorable way. By referring to poetic techniques, explain how the poet makes this poem so memorable This should be used in conjunction with critical study of the poem.

This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons in relation to the following question: Choose a play which explores an issue or theme which interests you. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how this issue or theme is explored. This essay discusses the failure of the American Dream through a multi-layered approach: the physical setting, the conflict between George Deever and Chris Keller, and Joe Keller’s avarice in putting profit before human lives.

This is a Higher English A-grade critical essay which examines Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible in relation to the following question: Choose a play in which a central character struggles to cope with social convention or financial difficulties or family duties. With reference to appropriate techniques, briefly explain the reasons for the character’s struggle and discuss how the dramatist’s presentation of this struggle enhances your understanding of character and/or theme in the play as a whole. This essay discusses the character of John Proctor and his conflict with the Puritan society of Salem.

This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons in relation to the following question: Choose a play in which the writer creates an interesting character. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how the writer makes this character interesting. This essay discusses the depiction of Joe Keller and the theme of self-interest versus social responsibility, and how this is presented through Keller’s characterisation within the play. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This is a National 5 English B-grade critical essay that examines Bernard MacLavery’s short story ‘A Time To Dance’ in relation to the following question: Choose a novel or short story or work of non-fiction which has a key moment. Give a brief account of the key moment and, by referring to appropriate techniques, show how it is significant to the text as a whole Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

This is a Higher English A-grade critical essay which examines Reginald Rose’s play 12 Angry Men in relation to the following question: Choose a play which explores an important issue or issues within society. Briefly explain the nature of the issue(s) and discuss how the dramatist’s presentation of the issue(s) contributed to your appreciation of the play as a whole. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This booklet provides an in-depth analysis of 5 Jackie Kay poems likely to be studied at National 5 English for the Scottish Text section: ‘Old Tongue’ ‘Bed’ ‘Lucozade’ ‘Whilst Leila Sleeps’ ‘Divorce’ In addition to providing a detailed analysis of these poems, this booklet also offers two example 8-markers, along with a full past paper example on how to answer the Scottish Text section. This resource is useful for teachers and students alike, breaking down large and small quotes into easily understood analysis along with providing necessary examples on how to answer 8-marker questions.

This is a Higher A-grade critical essay which examines Reginald Rose’s play Twelve Angry Men in relation to the following question: Choose a play which has an effective opening scene or concluding scene. By briefly referring to details of the scene, explain how the dramatist made it effective and discuss how it contributes to your appreciation of the text as a whole.

This resource is for both teachers and students alike and offers a concise yet straight forward method of answering the 5 Mark question at the end of the Higher RUAE paper.

This resource offers some key quotes with analysis for the Scottish set text Tally’s Blood by Ann Marie Di Mambro, useful for students revising their set text quotes for use in the 8 mark question.

This is a Higher English A-grade critical essay which examines Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible in relation to the following question: Choose a play in which the opening scene establishes important elements of theme and/or character. Explain, with reference to appropriate techniques, how these elements are established in the opening scene and go on to discuss how this contributes to your understanding of the central concern(s) of the play as a whole. This essay discusses the impact of reverend Parris and Abigail at the beginning of the play.