Introduction
Introduction
Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation
What is Involved in Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation?
What is Involved in Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation?
Understanding: An Overview
Understanding: An Overview
Inference-Making
Inference-Making
Analysing Word Choice
Analysing Word Choice
Imagery
Imagery
Sentence Structure/Punctuation
Sentence Structure/Punctuation
Tone
Tone
Evaluating
Evaluating
Let’s Try Out What We Have Learned
Critical Reading: Scottish Literature
Scottish Literature in Higher
The Initial and Final Questions: Skills Required
John McGrath: The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
Iain Crichton Smith
Don Paterson
Critical Essay Writing: Maximising Performance
Selecting the Question and Planning a Response
Starting to Write
Maintaining the Flow and Perfecting your Performance
Portfolio Writing: Reaching a Higher Level
The Portfolio: Showcasing Your Skills
What Am I Going To Write?
Writing Creatively
Being Reflective and Being Personal
Writing Discursively
Report Writing
Listening and Talking
Listening and Talking – What Skills Are Shared and Focused Listening Practice
Talking Effectively in Discussion and Going Solo