Colin Eckford

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2014First Exam: June 2015A brand new edition of the former Higher English Close Reading, completely rewritten for the new Higher element - worth 30% of marks in the final exam. Written by two highly experienced authors, this book shows you how to practise for the Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation section of the CfE Higher English exam. It introduces the terms and concepts that lie behind success and offers guidance on the interpretation of questions and targeting answers.- Acquire and improve the skills needed for success in this area of CfE Higher- Includes questions and passages to reflect the style of assessments in this section of the paper- Revise for the exam using the practice papers and accompanying book of suggested answers

Developed specifically for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, Text for Scotland is written by a dedicated team of authors who have extensive experience of teaching in Scotland. Text for Scotland is a complete, unit-based resource for S1 and S2 that builds essential language skills, with a focus throughout on Assessment is for Learning strategies. Text for Scotland is closely matched to the epxeriences and outcomes of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence 2008 so you don't need to spend time adapting resources. * clear outcomes and experiences stated at the start of each unit to show students what they will be learning. * up-to-date examples to help students identify with the material and engage them in the classroom. * activities which focus on acquiring key language skills. * self- and peer-evaluation activities, which embed Assessment is for Learning practice. * a clear and colourful design so your students engage with the material.

Developed specifically for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, Text for Scotland is written by a dedicated team of authors who have extensive experience of teaching in Scotland. Text for Scotland is a complete, unit-based resource for S1 and S2 that builds essential language skills, with a focus throughout on Assessment is for Learning strategies. Text for Scotland is closely matched to the epxeriences and outcomes of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence 2008 so you don't need to spend time adapting resources. * clear outcomes and experiences stated at the start of each unit to show students what they will be learning. * up-to-date examples to help students identify with the material and engage them in the classroom. * activities which focus on acquiring key language skills. * self- and peer-evaluation activities, which embed Assessment is for Learning practice. * a clear and colourful design so your students engage with the material.