Helpful revision advice and reading strategies for Higher English Analysis & Evaluation. Summarising Main Ideas Questions Link Questions Language Questions Conclusion Question The final comparative question Works really well after teaching each question type individually.

Fully adapted past paper (new Higher style) with complete marking scheme (JET). * PPT models every question type and example answers * PPT includes advice on how to answer final question * Self evaluation tools * Advice and tips on how to answer Higher Close Reading

Detailed essay plan on a key scene. Models of paragraphs and conclusions.

A simple booklet to take pupils through the short story ‘The Sniper’ by Liam O’Flaherty. Ends with a straightforward critical essay task that is based on their learning throughout. PPT to match with answers and starters.

For National 5 and Higher Revision - contains one practice paper.

Two PPTs with a variety of prompts (14) for small group discussion and activities to complete as a team. Role cards and self evaluation cards for teachers to print and use with pupils. Designed for National 3 and 4 group discussion practice and assessment.

Using cooperative learning, set of lessons that helps pupils teambuild. Very effective lessons that pupils enjoyed and led to reflection on social skills as well as behaviour management. Used to establish cooperative techniques and introduce the course. Can be used at any level of secondary school.

Straightforward, attractive PowerPoints to teach basic skills in National 4 level Close Reading. Purpose, audience and context clues.

Worked PPT for Vernon Scannell's 'Hide and Seek'. Focus on poetic techniques and supported analysis of main ideas in the poem. Comes with pre-made homework sheets. Designed for textual analysis S1 but can be used for upper levels in supported sets.

To prepare students for the critical essay element of the exam. Includes quote sheet and extensive, helpful evaluative word banks.

Structuring and modelling hooks for persuasive writing at N5 or Higher.

Full unit of work on the short story 'The Sniper' by Liam O'Flaherty. Supported PPT to lead pupils through critical essay. Unit designed and used many times successfully with S3 and National 4/3. Added support sheets for less able pupils.

PPT and Talk Unit using three talks from YouTube. Both complement each other. Designed for S2 and S3 level, but could work for National 4 also.

Lessons that lead to a CEL and Textual Analysis assessment. Can be used at different levels.

Designed for S2 middle set. Introduces emotive language and key terminology.

A full set of lessons exploring the character of Sybil Birling.

A resource that explores an 8 minute clip with a focus on summary skills and own words questions.

23 pages - revision notes for Sunset Song, used to reinforced teaching of the novel. This covers key themes, key moments and important aspects of character. It also includes important quotations. Written in pupil friendly language and attractively presented to help pupils prepare for Paper 2: Textual Analysis.

Ideas for NPD 2020

An introduction to PIE for S1.