National 4
The National 4 course aims to develop an understanding and competency in the four main skills in English: Reading, Writing, Listening and Talking. Through study of fiction and non-fiction texts, pupils will gain extensive skills in Understanding, Evaluation, Comparison and Analysis.
All work is internally assessed.
National 5
The National 5 course is literature focused, with a specific element of the course concentrated on great works of Scottish writers. Pupils will study a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to develop their analytical skills, and an appreciation of literature.
Pupils will also gain extensive skills in Understanding, Evaluation, Comparison and Analysis. They carry out close examination of texts, making reference to material they have studied earlier. Pupils develop their ability to express themselves in a sophisticated fashion in a variety of forms.
