FINAL EXAM STUDY

UAE - Paper 1

Read multiple opinion articles from either of the following linksTo prepare for Paper 1 (UAE): (The Guardian or The Herald ).

Imagine that the article you have chosen has been picked as the text for the UAE exam. Consider the following questions:

  1. What words/images/sentence structure techniques might you be asked about?
  2. How would you explain their use?
  3. What is the tone of the piece?
  4. How does the tone change?
  5. What is the writer's purpose with the article?
  6. What is their attitude to the information presented?
  7. Do they meet their purpose with the piece? 
Once you feel confident, then try your hand at answering the UAE sections of the past papers:
National 5
Higher



Critical Writing - Paper 2

Scottish Poetry and Critical Writing Study Questions - to support home study for Paper 2

Final Poetry Question - Basic Guide

Final Poetry Question - Detailed Guide for Higher Pupils


S4
Poetry (Paper 2, Section 1)
Edwin Morgan - Study Guide for 8 mark question
Edwin Morgan - Context Questions
Morgan BBC Bitesize resources

Critical Essay (Paper 2, Section 2)
SailMaker Study Guide
Of Mice and Men - Key Quotations


"To Kill a Mockingbird" Resources
"Of Mice and Men" Resources
"The Crucible" Resources


S5
Duffy Resources (Paper 2, Section 1)
Duffy - BBC Bitesize resources
"The Great Gatsby" Resources (Paper 2, Section 2)
Gatsby - Key Quotations