English tutoring advice for pupils sitting Scottish Higher and National 5.
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Having a look at past and practice papers, we discuss the possible themes you might be asked about in the exam.
9 May 2022
Box Room - Liz Lochhead
A quick analysis of Box Room by Liz Lochhead. Meant for those doing Lochhead as their Scottish Text in this year’s Higher English exam; but can be enjoyed by all!
9 May 2022
Aunt Julia - Norman MacCaig
A quick and painless analysis of Norman MacCaig’s eulogy to his beloved Aunt Julia. Meant for Scottish Text question in Higher English; but could be enjoyed by all poetry fans.
6 Jun 2021
Language Questions
I give a general overview of how to approach Language Questions in an RUAE.
15 May 2021
Winter - Edwin Morgan
I manage a quick but thorough analysis of Edwin Morgan's bleak meditation on life and death. Find me on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/HSETutoring/.
21 Mar 2021
Hotel Room, 12th Floor (feat. John)
I talk to my friend - another former English teacher - about Norman MacCaig’s classic poem, ‘Hotel Room, 12th Floor’.
4 Dec 2020
Sentence Structure
Some advice on how best to tackle sentence structure questions in an RUAE. I even mention ‘parenthetical insertions’!
4 Dec 2020
Tone Questions
Hopefully this will explain how best to tackle tone questions. No contemptuous or effusive tones used here!
4 Dec 2020
Conclusion Question
A quick word about how to tackle conclusion or introduction questions on the eve of the exam.
5 Dec 2019
8 Mark Question - Sailmaker
We look at how to tackle the 8 mark question on Sailmaker in the Scottish Text paper.
5 Dec 2019
8 Mark Question - MacCaig
We look at how to answer the 8 mark question at the end of the Scottish Text paper.
26 Nov 2019
Brooklyn Cop
I do my best to bring this rather violent and grim poem to life. We look at the themes and the language used in this powerful Scottish Text.
22 Nov 2019
National 5 Prelim
I quickly explain the different parts of the National 5 English prelim so you all know what you actually need to prepare for! Find me on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/HSETutoring/
21 Nov 2019
Visiting Hour: Notes
I endeavour to bring this rather depressing poem to life. Plenty of notes and commentary. Find me on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/HSETutoring/
28 Mar 2019
The Cone Gatherers: Chapter Notes
Detailed synopsis of The Cone Gatherers. Chronological notes and analysis of all the events of this classic novel.
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