ADVANCED HIGHER ENGLISH COURSE BOOKLET 2016/17

1ADVANCED HIGHER ENGLISHCOURSE BOOKLET 2016/17.@craigmounteng

2COURSE OUTLINEAdvanced HigherComponent 1 –Literary StudyComponent 2 –Textual AnalysisComponent 3 –Portfolio WritingComponent 4 –DissertationThe purpose of thisquestion paper is toassess candidates’ability to apply theskills of criticalanalysis andevaluation topreviously studiedliterary texts.The purpose of thisquestion paper is toassess candidates’ability to apply the skillsof critical analysis andevaluation to an unseenliterary text.This portfolio will givecandidates an opportunityto demonstrate thefollowing skills,knowledge andunderstanding throughwriting in different genresfor a range of purposesand audiencesThis dissertation will givecandidates an opportunityto demonstrate thefollowing skills, knowledgeand understanding throughindependent planning,research and presentationof their knowledge andunderstanding of an aspector aspects of literature This dissertation willbe between 2,500and 3,000 words longand will have 30marks (30% of thetotal mark). Candidateswill chooseone questionfrom a rangeof questionsand write acritical essayin response toit.Candidateswill selectfrom poetry,prose, prose,prose nonfiction ordrama. Thiswill have 20marks (20% ofthe totalmark). Candidates willchoose onequestion on anunseen literarytext and write anextended criticalanalysis of it.Candidates willselect frompoetry, prose,prose non-fictionor drama. Thiswill have 20marks (20% ofthe total mark).The candidatesare free to selectthe same genrein each questionpaper.Candidates will producetwo pieces of writing fortwo different purposesand audiences. Thewriting can be from any ofthe following types: ivepoetryprose fictiondramaThere is no requirement towrite both creatively anddiscursively.This Component will have30 marks (30% of the totalmark). Up to 15 marks willbe awarded for each pieceof writing selected for theportfolio. The text(s) chosenmust not be thesame as those usedin the Literary Studyquestion paper.

3Internal Assessments Evidence for Creation & Production and Analysis & Evaluation internalunit assessments will be covered through the candidate’s portfolio writingand dissertation.External Assessment Question paper — Literary StudyThis question paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted incentres under conditions specified for external examinations by SQA.Candidates will complete this in 1.5 hours. Question paper — Textual AnalysisThis paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted in centresunder conditions specified for external examinations by SQA. Candidateswill complete this in 1.5 hours.There will be a short break between the papers.Portfolio GuidelinesThe piece of writing must be unassisted and produced under a system ofsupervision which guarantees authenticity through a process requiring thecandidate to submit the following at appropriate stages: Draft title and proposalsOutline planFirst draftFinal versionEvaluation of final portfolio piece

4AHTermApprox.lengthJuneJuly to August4 weeks6 weeksTopicLong text 1 (likelyDrama or Prose)Prep/Reading/ResearchReading Long Text 1Reading DissertationTextsDissertation Prep:Exploration ofCanon/discussion ofpotentialchoices/Research/Assignment ofDissertationSupervisorsDissertation topicdecided17 WEEKSAnalysis long text 1Prep of Long text 2Reading of long text 2Critical thought related to textsEssay prepQuestion selectionAH writing conferencePractice analysis of 2 unseen literary genres(poetry/prose fiction/prose nonfiction/drama)Critical theoryPrep for Short textsPrep for discursivewriting Stylemodels/CommentariesEvidenceAugust to DecemberJanuary to Febholiday5 weeksFeb to EasterExam PrepPrelim – TA (30th Jan)- LS ( 17th Mar)Short textsanalysis/reading/prep/critical thought11 weeksPicking up any short text needed and revision of LoPrep & creation ofdrama/monologues(folio pieces)Finish Long texts Revision of TADrafting and redraftingfolio piecesPrelimsDrafting and redrafting final folio piecesSubmission of folio week before examsDissertation submittedDrafting and redrafting final piecesPrep for and creation of Drafts of:Discursive writing/Non-fiction writing/Prose/Poetry (folio pieces)Produce notes ondissertation textPractice Mini essaysTimed practice paperPractice Timed essays on literary genres studiedDrafting and redrafting of folio piecesFirst draft dissertation submitted (w/beg 5thDecember)HomeworkIt is expected that the writing portfolio and dissertation will be completed asRevision and preparation for assessmentsRegular reading of both fiction and non-fiction texts

5Home Support Provide access to quality newspapers and journalism Discuss with them the texts they are studying in class, ask them tosummarise the main events, tell you about the characters/ themes/ settings Allow them to research their texts online to find secondary criticism andother responses Take a note of websites that they visit or books they read in preparation fortheir folio essays- it is crucial that they include a bibliography to avoidplagiarism Ask to see their writing. Proof read it for them looking for any technicalerrors or typos. Ensure they have included a bibliography and word count inany discursive writing Ask them to make a Study Timetable and make sure that they stick to itUseful Revision WebsitesBBC Bitesize: charts: http://www.litcharts.com/Shmoop: http://www.shmoop.com/literature/Sparknotes: http://www.sparknotes.com/

6English GlossarySQA: Scottish Qualifications AuthorityThis is the qualifications body. They set exams, mark them and provide certification.TextThis is any piece of writing which communicates meaning. A text can take many forms:novel, short story, poem, drama, film, blog, CV, web page, catalogue, leaflet, poster,magazine, newspaper, advertisementCritical EssayThis is a written response to a text which is studied in class. It examines the writer’stechniques in response to a set task/ question.Scottish TextThis is when your child is presented with an extract from the Scottish text which they willhave studied in class and they are required to answer a range of questions about this extractPersonal/Reflective WritingThis is a piece of writing which is about a personal experience. It is mainly focussed on thewriter’s thoughts, feelings and reactions to the experience. It should contain self-reflectionwhere the writer examines the lessons learned and personal insights gained from theexperience.ORCreative WritingThis is a piece of imaginative writing. This can be either: a drama, series of poems or a shortstory.Persuasive WritingThis a piece of writing which is on a current controversial topic. The writer will take a stanceon the topic and attempt, through a variety of techniques, to persuade the reader that theirviews on the topic are correct.ORArgumentative WritingThis is a piece of writing which is on a current controversial topic. The writer will examinethe arguments surrounding the topic and maintain a neutral stance.ORReport Writing This is a factual piece of writing on a topic. This should draw on a range ofsources and present information on the topic in a clear, structured and logical way.Technical Accuracy This refers to accuracy in writing in terms of: spelling, grammar,punctuation and paragraphing.

novel, short story, poem, drama, film, blog, CV, web page, catalogue, leaflet, poster, magazine, newspaper, advertisement Critical Essay This is a written response to a text which is studied in class. It examines the writer’s techniques in response to a set task/ question. Scottish Text