The National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses give pupils the opportunity to build on the skills developed in the junior phase.   In working to overcome course outcomes pupils will develop their skills across the areas of reading, writing, talking and listening. Pupils will study complex texts across a range of genres.  They will enhance their appreciation of the Scottish literary tradition by studying a Scottish text. Through detailed engagement with texts across a range of genres, they will develop the skills of understanding, analysis and evaluation.  They will develop their ability to structure their thoughts and create coherent arguments through critical essay writing.   Pupils will also have the opportunity to produce their own pieces of writing, both creative and discursive, which will be submitted as a portfolio.