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I'm an English teacher in a Scottish high school. I teach all years and mark both National 5 and Higher papers for the SQA.

I'm an English teacher in a Scottish high school. I teach all years and mark both National 5 and Higher papers for the SQA.
'Jojo Rabbit' Media Unit, S2 S3 S4 National 5 Essay, Character
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'Jojo Rabbit' Media Unit, S2 S3 S4 National 5 Essay, Character

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This is a complete unit on ‘Jojo Rabbit’, using the Scottish curriculum. It looks at different media techniques such as camera angles and sound and has a variety of individual and group tasks on the film. The final outcome is a critical essay (in the style of a potential National 5 essay) on Interesting Character.
'Death of Marilyn Monroe'  poem Edwin Morgan, critical essay N5
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'Death of Marilyn Monroe' poem Edwin Morgan, critical essay N5

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This unit introduces the class to the poem ‘The Death of Marilyn Monroe’ by Edwin Morgan. It introduces Marilyn’s history and the corruption of Hollywood and comments on the structure of the poem. Then it takes the class through the writing of a critical essay on a Memorable Event. There are a couple of tasks and some video clips. **Important: **this does not include the annotation of the poem- there are other powerpoints by others for that available. This is focused on how to write a National 5 essay.
'Jaws' National 5 English Media Essay, focus on beach scene
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'Jaws' National 5 English Media Essay, focus on beach scene

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This is a guideline for a National 5 essay on the beach shark attack in Jaws. This guides you through 4 main techniques- character, sound (diegetic and non-diegetic) and camera angles. This can be used to produce a very quick National 5 essay. You wouldn’t even need to watch the whole film with a class. I’ve included the analysis of each of these, an essay paragraph plan and activity board. This is very teacher-lead- my class were a repeat N5 and needed a lot of support.
Mary Moon and the Stars National 5 Critical Essay, Janice Galloway
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Mary Moon and the Stars National 5 Critical Essay, Janice Galloway

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This is a powerpoint with notes on the Janice Galloway short story ‘Mary Moon and the Stars’. It includes a how to guide on critical essays on an Interesting Character, and the Theme of Neglect. There is also a quote guide. I have also included a powerpoint about common mistakes my class were making- summarising the story, no techniques- so use this if your class are similar!
S1 S2 S3 Gothic Story writing, creative scary spooky unit. N4
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S1 S2 S3 Gothic Story writing, creative scary spooky unit. N4

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This S1/S2 Gothic story unit guides pupils through writing a Gothic story, looking a the idea of genre, then Setting, Character and Plot. It includes looking at the story The Monkey’s Paw, a short sequence from Woman in Black (if you have a copy), and builds up to writing creatively about being in a haunted house. I suggest for the writing to buy some LED candles and play spooky music! Could also be used for N4 Writing.
Zombie Apocalypse Creative Writing S1 S2 S3 BGE English, Imaginative story
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Zombie Apocalypse Creative Writing S1 S2 S3 BGE English, Imaginative story

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This is a unit on creating a zombie apocalypse story. It looks at some chapters from the book “The Enemy” (chapter printouts included) and considers tension, hook openings, character, plot and setting, as well as an essay plan (for those who need it) and extension tasks. Suitable for BGE- no video clips included are particularly bloody or gory.
S3 S4 Dulce et decorum est, Wilfred Owen Poetry unit, National 5 essay
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S3 S4 Dulce et decorum est, Wilfred Owen Poetry unit, National 5 essay

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This unit introduces the WW1 background and focuses on the poem “Dulce et decourum est”. Tasks include: Basic poetic technique revision Basic war background A propaganda poster tasks Analysis of symbolism used in Kasabian’s music video “Empire” Introduction to the poem (analysis not included) Critical essay on theme of war
Sailmaker Nat5 5 Exam unit 8 marker help
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Sailmaker Nat5 5 Exam unit 8 marker help

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This is a small unit on preparing pupils for their National 5 Set Text exam on Sailmaker. It includes several practice papers and a powerpoint on how to do the 8 marker, plus Key Quotes and analysis. This also includes a revision powerpoint on key images and quotes. There is also a dual coding powerpoint. UPDATED- I have added a Kahoot quiz for revision of the 2022 Nat 5 Exam Extract.
S2/ S3/ N4 S4 Reality TV Unit Discursive Writing
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S2/ S3/ N4 S4 Reality TV Unit Discursive Writing

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This is a unit made for S2/ S3 on Reality TV to get pupils to think critically about this genre. It includes a fun Group task, articles for gathering information, discussion of reality TV moments and the end result is a discursive essay. Could be used for a N4 S4 class too.
RUAE skills for S3 and N5/Higher
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RUAE skills for S3 and N5/Higher

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These lessons focus on breaking down the RUAE skills into formula for National 5 and Higher. To keep learning consistent, I have used the same formulas and created easier S3 lessons so as to prepare them for National 5. The N5/H resource also includes print outs for a wall display in your class.
Ultimate RUAE formula guide, N5 Higher (Including wall display!) UPDATED in form of QTA
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Ultimate RUAE formula guide, N5 Higher (Including wall display!) UPDATED in form of QTA

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This is a simple guide to RUAE, breaking each question down using a formula. I’ve covered every question type that has appeared in the last few years of N5 and Higher. The powerpoint also includes questions and example answers. I have also included print outs of each formula for your wall and an example from my wall. September 24 Update- We have started using the method of QTA so I have included a second powerpoint and updated wall display- wall display now in Canva so a bit fancier!