Higher English grade booster - David Cockburn

The Higher English Grade Booster is a handbook specifically designed to take students step-by-step through all areas of assessment and to uncover the mysteries of the Higher exam.

This title focuses on language and grammatical analysis to enhance students own coursework and exam performance. Whilst advice and targeted notes equip students with the tools to develop their responses, guidance on how to approach sample questions encourages informed and assured analysis for a confident approach to the exam.

Contents

Higher English language skills

The origins of English

What is grammar?

Subordinate clauses

Analysing the words

Sentence structure

Further features of sentence structure

Punctuation

Imagery, word choice, tone and conclusions

Literary devices

Meaning

Textual analysis

The critical essay - narrative structure

Personal study and critical essays - what you have to do

The personal study and critical essays - the importance of accuracy

Your own writing

Avoid these mistakes

Conclusion

Answers

Glossary