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 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 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 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 booklet gives a concise background of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, its central themes and maincharacters, along with an in depth analysis of 14 key quotes of the play. It also includes a Higher example critical essay 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. ** This resource is ideal for student and staff alike when studying The Crucible and is useful as a revising tool as much as it is useful as a teaching device. This booklet has been devised with the CfE Higher English curriculum in mind.

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.

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 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 NAT 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines Seamus Heaney’s poem ‘Mid-Term Break’ in relation to the following question: Choose a poem which creates a particular mood or atmosphere. By referring to poetic techniques, show how the poet creates this particular mood or atmosphere.

This is a NAT 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines Seamus Heaney’s poem ‘Mid-Term Break’ 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 booklet provides line by line analysis of Wilfred Owen’s poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’, focusing upon various poetic techniques and the general themes of the poem. This is ideal for exam revision or for teaching the analysis of the poem. It is aimed at National 5 and Higher English students.

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 Higher English A-grade critical essay which examines Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire in relation to the following question: Choose a play in which a character has a weakness or flaw. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain the importance of this weakness or flaw and discuss how it contributes to your appreciation of the play as a whole. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This is a Higher English A-grade critical essay which examines Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire in relation to the following question: Choose a play in which there is one scene you consider to be a turning point. Describe briefly what happens at this turning point and then, referring to appropriate techniques, go on to explain how it makes an impact on the play as a whole Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This is an A-grade critical essay at NAT 5 English that examines Wilfred Owen’s poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ in relation to the following question: *Choose a poem which made a deep impression on you. By referring to poetic techniques, show how the poet made this deep impression. * This poem examines the key themes of war, and should be used as a benchmark for teaching National 5 or Higher English. Evidence from the poem has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This is a solo talk presentation unit aimed at broad general education students in S1 - S3 , though may be adapted for slightly younger or older ages. The unit focuses upon key aspects of talking: Planning and research Writing talks (opening, main points, conclusions) Speaking skills (rhetorical questions, hooks, use of voice and tone etc.) Presentation skills (body language, power points, prop use etc.) Group research and work This unit is open to adaptation so if you find parts of it useful but not the whole thing then please feel free to change it to suit your lessons. These are based around lessons within 50-minute slots.

This is a horror story writing unit aimed at broad general education students in S1 - S2 (10-13), though may be adapted for slightly younger or older ages. The unit focuses upon key aspects of story writing: showing rather than telling development of setting, plot and character improving word choice and grammar This unit is open to adaptation so if you find parts of it useful but not the whole thing then please feel free to change it to suit your lessons. These are based around lessons within 50-minute slots.