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 is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay that examines Iain Crichton Smith’s poem ‘You’ll Take A Bath’ in relation to the following question: Choose a poem in which setting is an important feature. By referring to poetic techniques, show how setting contributes to your appreciation of the poem as a whole. This NAT 5 essay is useful for reference and example. 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 short story or work of non-fiction in which there is a character for whom you feel sympathy. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how the writer makes you feel this way. 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 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 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 explores an aspect of human experience. By referring to poetic techniques, explain how this aspect of human experience is explored. This poem examines the key themes of war, and should be used as a benchmark for teaching at National 5 or Higher English. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

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 main character is in conflict with his or her surroundings. Briefly explain the nature of this conflict and discuss how the dramatist’s presentation of this feature helps you enhance your understanding of the play as a whole. * The essay has been colour coded to show the different types of sections to an essay. A non-colour coded version is also attached beneath.

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 central character’s behaviour is at times irrational or unstable or obsessive. Describe the nature of character’s behaviour and discuss, with reference to appropriate techniques, how this behaviour affects your understanding of the character in 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 a National 5 English A-grade critical essay that examines Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible in relation to the following question: *Choose a play which explores an important relationship, for example, husband and wife, leader and follower, parent and child, or any other relationship. Describe this relationship and then, by referring to appropriate techniques, explain how the relationship develops. * This NAT 5 essay can be used for Higher English as well, and examines John and Elizabeth Proctor’s relationship. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

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 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 concluding scene provides effective clarification of the central concerns. By referring in detail to the concluding scene, discuss in what ways it is important for your understanding of the play as a whole. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.

This is a National 5 English A-standard example critical essay on Simon Armitage’s ‘The Manhunt’, marked 18/20. This NAT 5 essay focuses upon critical analysis of the poem in relation to the following question: Choose a poem which explores an aspect of human experience. By referring to poetic techniques, explain how this aspect of human experience is explored. This should be used in conjunction with critical study of the poem.

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 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 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 booklet gives a concise background of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, it’s central themes and characters, along with an in depth analysis of 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 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 work of non-fiction which explores a theme that interests you. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how the writer makes this theme interesting. This NAT 5 essay examines the thematic loss of innocence and povery 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 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 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 essay discusses the relationship between Juror 8 and Juror 10, culminating in the growing anger between the jurors. Evidence from the play has been highlighted in light blue for easier use.