National 5 Practice Exam

Whole-class feedback 4A3 February 2015

CRITICAL READING SECTION

“Sailmaker” set text questions

• Make sure that you answer every question.

• Make sure that you read the question carefully and look at how many marks the question is worth.

• Make sure that your answers are detailed.

• Provide evidence (unless you are being told to use your own words).

• 8 mark question must be done using the method taught in class. • Knowledge and understanding of the play is an area for improvement.

• Knowledge and understanding of dramatic techniques used is an area for improvement.

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Remember!

We have done lots and lots of work on “Sailmaker” in class. Revise your notes! You have been given lots of materials and handouts to help you with your textual analysis skills. Use them! There is lots of information and resources on textual analysis skills and “Sailmaker” on the blog. Use it!

“Glasgow 5 March 1971” Critical essay

• Knowledge and understanding of the poem and the different techniques used is an area for improvement.

• Your analysis and evaluation must be very detailed.

• You must ensure that you are fully answering the essay question.

• Make sure that you are structuring/organising your essay using P.Q.E.

• Technical accuracy is essential.

Remember!

We have done lots and lots of work on “Glasgow 5 March 1971” in class. Revise your notes! You have been given lots of materials and handouts to help you with your critical essay skills. Use them! There is lots of information and resources on critical essay skills and “Glasgow 5 March 1971” on the blog. Use it!

“READING FOR UAE” SECTION

Close reading

• All questions must be attempted.

• Always leave time to do the “summary question” at the end as it is worth lots of marks.

• Read the question carefully and look at how many marks it is worth.

• Use the correct methods for each question type.

Remember!

• • • You have lots of notes explaining how to answer each question type. Revise them! You have been given materials to help you with some question types. Use them! The blog has resources and materials you can access to help you with your close reading skills. Use it!