St Thomas of Aquin's
S6 Advanced Higher English
Course overview.
The Advanced Higher English course is a fantastic opportunity for pupils who have a real love of literature to explore this passion further. The Advanced Higher English course is also valuable preparation for university as it requires pupils to be prepared to work independently towards extended deadlines.
Methodology
How is the course assessed?
There are two types of assessment:
External and Internal
The external assessment forms the basis for the final grade and takes the following format:
- Portfolio (60%)
Section 1: dissertation
Learners will produce a dissertation to demonstrate planning, research and presentation of their knowledge and understanding of an aspect or aspects of literature.
The text(s) chosen must not be the same as those used in the Literary Study question paper.
This dissertation will be between 2,500 and 3,000 words long and will be worth 30 marks (30% of the total mark).
Section 2: writing
Learners will produce two pieces of writing for two different purposes. The writing can be from the following types:
♦ persuasive
♦ informative
♦ argumentative
♦ personal/reflective
♦ prose fiction
This Section will be worth marks (30% of the total mark). Up to fifteen marks will be awarded for each essay selected for the portfolio.
The purpose of this question paper is to assess learners’ ability to apply the skills of critical analysis and evaluation to literary texts.
This question paper will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and understanding:
♦ the skills of critical analysis and evaluation of a previously studied literary text(s)
♦ the skills of critical analysis and evaluation of an unseen text such as a poem, an extract from a novel or drama text.
Learners will choose one question from a range of questions to provide an extended written response. Learners will select from genres taught, such as poetry, drama or prose. This will be worth 25 marks (25% of the total mark). The text(s) chosen must not be the same as those used in the dissertation.
Learners will also complete a textual analysis of an unseen text or extract from a text. This will be worth 20 marks (20% of the total mark).
The question paper will have 40 marks in total (40% of the total mark).
Internal assessment:
Pupils must pass the internal assessment in order to gain the full qualification. Internal assessments will complement the preparation for the external assessment element of the course. There are two units of internal assessment:
Creation and production :
The learner will:
Produce complex and sophisticated written texts by:
1.1 Selecting significant ideas, using a form and structure appropriate to purpose and audience.
1.2 Applying knowledge and understanding of language and language choice.
1.3 Critically reflecting on the development of their writing.
Analysis and evaluation
Critically analyse and evaluate complex and sophisticated literary texts in depth by:
1.1 Exploring main ideas and themes
1.2 Applying knowledge and understanding of language to analyse and evaluate meaning and effect
1.3 Exploring connections and comparisons between literary texts
The learner will develop literary research skills by:
2.1 Producing a research outline in which the purpose of the undertaken literary research is identified and explained
2.2 Selecting, analysing and evaluating evidence from a range of sources
2.3 Understanding approaches to organising research findings
Recording & Reporting
Specific Home Study tasks will be distributed on a regular basis by individual class teachers, but pupils are also advised to revise English skills independently.
Self-revision/Home Study exercises that pupils are recommended to undertake should include:
- Reading and note-taking on dissertation texts
- Reading of secondary sources for dissertation text
- Revision of class texts
- Reviewing notes for textual analysis
- Preparation and writing of folio
Home work will appear here soon.
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Candidates should be made aware that the primary purpose of the Advanced Higher English project-dissertation is to write a sustained critical analysis, analysing and evaluating literary technique. The wording of the dissertation topic should reflect this wherever possible. Dissertations which set out to deal with a particular theme or themes ...
2.1 Producing a research outline in which the purpose of the undertaken literary research is identified and explained. 2.2 Selecting, analysing and evaluating evidence from a range of sources. 2.3 Understanding approaches to organising research findings. English: Creation and Production (Advanced Higher) Outcome 1.
The project—dissertation is worth 30 marks. This is 30% of the overall marks for the course assessment. This is one of four course assessment components. The other components are a Literary Study question paper, Textual Analysis question paper, and a portfolio—writing. The marking instructions for the Advanced Higher English project ...
Poetry . Sylvia Plath . 2016/ Candidate 6 . This poetry dissertation on five poems by Sylvia Plath offers a serial treatment of these five poems as the candidate attempts to link them to 'the varying moods of Sylvia Plath' as defined in a rather vague task. The candidate does go on to show their knowledge and
Advanced Higher English Useful Information, Websites and Revision Tips. Component 1: Literary Study Ensure you have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge of the studied texts to allow reasonable choice in the context of an unseen examination. Ensure you have had ample practice in making effective use of the time available (1.5 hours).
Advanced Higher English Literary Study Specimen Question Paper August 2019; Advanced Higher English Textual Analysis Specimen Question Paper August 2019; 2021. There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Advanced Higher English Course code: C824 77 Course assessment code: X824 77 ... literary genres of poetry, prose fiction, prose non-fiction and drama, and express these ... dissertation: literature selected and studied as part of the project-dissertation
I don't actually know of anyone who has done their's on poetry but my english teacher said you have to been very technically able at writing essays to be able to discuss 6-8 poems (that's how many she said would be appropriate for dissertation) in equal depth. Reply 2. 14 years ago. A. cloudbusting. I'm doing a study of sonnets through the ages ...
WELCOME TO ADVANCED HIGHER ENGLISH INTRODUCTION FOLLOW THE GUIDE! Advanced Higher English is a challenging course, but there is no need to feel daunted by it . This Study Guide, like the course itself, divides into four sections: • Dissertation Production • Portfolio Writing • Textual Analysis • Literary Study
Here are notes on all of the poems we have studied and a lovely video where you can listen to them being read aloud. ... Advanced Higher English Textual Analysis Specimen Question Paper. ... Comparing Texts for Literary Study and Dissertation. Status on March 14, 2020 Jane Eyre, Prose, ...
They will be able to choose between poetry, prose-fiction, prose non-fiction and drama. This is worth 20% of the overall mark. ... Advanced Higher Writing Folio and Dissertation Template. From 2017-18, all Advanced Higher English writing folios and dissertations will be scanned and e-marked. To enable this, all pupil work must be submitted on ...
The link below provides some help and assistance in how to structure your 'academic' piece of writing - your dissertation. The notes cover many of the elements we have discussed in class but there are links to examples, wordbanks and more.
The dissertation will continue to be marked out of 30. The word count remains the same and the dissertation must be between 2,500 and 3,500 words. All current conditions of assessment for both the Advanced Higher English portfolio and dissertation, as outlined in the course specification, remain unchanged.
S6 Advanced Higher English Course Overview. The Advanced Higher English course is a fantastic opportunity for pupils who have a real love of literature to explore this passion further. The Advanced Higher English course is also valuable preparation for university as it requires pupils to be prepared to work independently towards extended deadlines.
Advanced Higher - Poetry Study Introduction. Clicking the link above will take you to the unit. This unit has examples of the types of textual analysis questions you will face in the final exam. Note: The attached poems and video links relate to our pre-summer introduction to the textual analysis of poetry. This is designed as a taster.
Advanced Higher English dissertation ideas! A. MissK18. Hi, I've recently started in 6th year and the teacher are already pushing us to think of ideas for a dissertation. I'm set on comparing 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell but apparently that's a bit cliché and the SQA are sick of it, so I have to find a different text to compare.
General Reminders: Dissertations should be between 2500 and 3000 words. Use of secondary Critical Perspectives is advisable in the support of your line of argument. Sources which directly impact on your dissertation need to be fully referenced (Primary and Secondary sources) using footnotes and a Bibliography - see guide below.
Advanced Higher English Dissertation. A. l3igh25. Im trying to decide on books and topics to write my dissertation on but im struggling so far. Ive thought of a few ideas but I'm not sure if they are suitable enough. 1. The loss of childhood innocence - focussing on Alice's Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, but I'm not sure what other ...
Examples of Prose Literary Study Questions you will be able to approach (and could begin to plan with the first text) using Jane Eyre and Rebecca: A symbolism question. Discuss the effectiveness of the use of symbols in two novels or in three short stories. A setting question. With close analysis of two novels, compare how setting is used to ...
The work at Advanced Higher draws on much of the literary knowledge and skill built up over the course of your school career and in particular, the critical reading and writing skills developed at Higher. However, as you would expect, Advanced Higher requires you to read and write far more complex texts, and it also demands a much greater ...
Advanced higher English dissertation. A. C0mputer1234. 2. Hi! Was planning to do "the bell jar" and "the virgin suicides" but we are doing Plath as a poet in class so might not be able to do that. I am looking for help with pairings for the virgin suicides with young/woman's mental health and mens pov of women in mind, thanks!! Reply 1.