1. Scottish Set Text Critical Essay
N5 Paper 2
Scottish Set Text
Critical Essay

2. Critical Reading 1 hour 30 minutes & This is a large exam paper
2 parts to the paper
Scottish Set Text
45 mins
20 marks
Critical Essay
45 mins
20 marks
&
This is a large exam paper
Tip - Answer Scottish Set Text section first then Critical Essay

3. Scottish Set Text 45 minutes – Be strict!
Go straight to selected text (ignore all others)
Identify the extract/poem
Read the extract/poem
Read and answer the questions.

4. Answering the Questions
Use the number of marks available as a guide to the number of points you should make
Use Reading for U, A and E techniques
E.g. - 4 mark answer
2 quotes & 2 comments OR
4 separate points depending on question type.

5. Final Question Final question worth 8 marks
You must refer to the short story in front of you and at least ONE other story by Anne Donovan

6. SQA Formula 2 marks for commonality (2 separate points)
2 marks for extract (presented text)
-> 1 for quote & 1 for comment
4 marks for references/quotes and comments from elsewhere in the play/from at least one other text.

7. Critical Essay Last pages of exam booklet.
Make sure you answer from the DRAMA section.
You only answer ONE question. (It will be either question 1 or question 2.)
Consider both questions and choose the one you feel more confident about answering. Above all, it must fit your chosen text.

8. 5 Minute Plan
Use the first 5 minutes selecting your question and writing as detailed a plan as you possibly can in that time. (Remember the points you include must be relevant to the question.)

9. Introduction Conclusion Name of text Name of author One line summary
What essay will be about (using language from question and mentioning theme if relevant)
Summarise what you have said in main body of essay
Answer/deal with the question (using language from the question)

10. Try to… Vary your vocabulary and expression
Use linking sentences at the beginning of each paragraph
Use language from the question to support your answer where appropriate.
Use technical language (mention techniques) and explain their relevance in the context of the question

11. Techniques Characterisation Theme Plot Key incidents/scene(s) Conflict
Setting
Staging
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
Structure (Turning point & Climax)
Dramatic Irony

12. Good Luck! Remember… Read the questions carefully.
Do not leave blank spaces.
Watch your timing.
Check over your work at the end.
Good Luck!