
Higher English
The Critical Essay
Hodder Gibson (Publisher)
Published on 25. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-340-96656-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Boost grades, with practical strategies for tackling 50% of the overall mark. This text explains how to effectively prepare a literature text and then construct a critical essay in accordance with marking guidelines from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. - Addresses how to avoid common problems, such as a failure to be selective or a lack of a clear structure, through worked examples and sample essays - Improves skills through a practical approach of explanations followed by a series of exercises and peer assessment activities - Ensures students are set for their exam with a checklist of points to remember when constructing a good critical essay
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Apprx. 20 b/w line drawings and 10 b/w halftones
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-96656-3 (9780340966563)
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Carolyn Cunningham
Higher English for CfE: Critical Reading
Book
01/2015
Hodder Gibson
€37.32
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Persons
Mary M Firth and Andrew G Ralston teach in one of Scotland's top schools and are highly successful authors of several English language and literature titles written primarily for the Scottish market.
Content
Part One Preparing Your Texts Choosing the Texts to Prepare Getting Your Facts Right Preparing the Evidence The Mini Essay Making Your Texts Manageable Using Past Papers Wisely Using Feedback Effectively Part Two Writing the Essay The Formula Reading the Question Planning the Essay Writing the Introductory Paragraph Developing the Essay The Bigger Picture: Giving the Essay a Structure Part Three Improving Your Style and Expression Punctuation Spelling Style and Expression Part Four Sample Essays Model Essay on 'Brooklyn Cop' Your Turn to be a Marker Glossary Templates