Scottish Set Text Guide: Tally’s Blood for National 5 English 9781510468313 Paperback

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2018Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect ofTally’s Blood, with exam advice for the National 5 English Critical Reading paper.Fully up to date with SQA’s latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like.> Develop understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language.Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words> Build critical and analytical skills.Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the text and consider the writers’ ideas, choices and techniques> Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam.Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do> Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam.With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer> Remember key quotations.A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text> Review your learning.Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students’ understanding of the text