1. Textual Analysis What do you have to do?
A detailed (FULL) and substantive (EXTENSIVE) critical analysis (HOW) of the text. (Focused on features and techniques) (the structures and methods of achieving the aim of the poet) (not so much on themes/ideas in different pieces like the Literary Study)

2. LITERARY STUDY Skills Higher
Exploring the main ideas and themes of literary texts (Knowledge and Understanding) (WHAT)
Applying Knowledge and Understanding of Language (Analysis) (HOW)
Advanced Higher – in addition:
Exploring connections and comparisons between literary texts (Evaluation) (HOW WELL)
Inter - connected

3. DT/JF marking LS THREE poems – 90 minutes
(PRELIM: Tuesday 15th January 2019)
(SQA: Wednesday 8th May 2019)
20 marks therefore 20% of your total
Must have
‘minimum competence for technical accuracy’
At Adv H this means
‘few errors in the use of structure, style,language
and/or literary terminology’
DT/JF marking LS

5. Knowledge and understanding
You must demonstrate in your essay:
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the texts
a full and relevant exploration of the texts with sustained consideration of the implications of the question
extensive use of textual evidence to support an argument which is clearly focused on the demands of the question

6. The quality of your analysis
You must demonstrate in your essay:
relevant analysis of a range of literary techniques and/or features of language which skilfully strengthens the line of argument and is relevant to the task

8. The quality of your evaluation
You must demonstrate in your essay:
a committed, clear evaluative stance with respect to the texts and the question, and skilfully based on precise evidence from the texts

9. LITERARY STUDY QUESTIONS – EXAM BREAKDOWN
May 16
evaluate poetry’s ability to present “the experience of others”.
discuss the effectiveness of their presentation of war — its costs or triumphs.
by a female poet, discuss the effectiveness of their presentation of women’s experiences.
use of satire and mockery to expose the weakness of humanity
“shape, structure or form … should always support meaning.
Compare and contrast theme of loss.
Analyse the effectiveness of the treatment of love

10. May 17
rural life
use of irony
understanding of human situations and actions—emotional, intellectual,
moral . . .”
time and change.
use of Scots.
world which is bleak and lacking in any sort of consolation.”
use of a persona

11. May 18
Discuss the effectiveness of the poetic response to “significant events” in three poems.
‘When we listen to the voice of a poet it does not matter whether they are male or female, it is their expression of the human condition that matters.’
effect of features such as Scots, dialect, register, slang or jargon.
exploration of the complexities of love.
techniques used to explore faith or belief.
effectiveness of the dramatic monologue
‘Poetry emerges when a poet transforms the experience of the natural world into a reflection on our place in that world.’