In Nat 5 English you will:
- Develop key communication and literacy skills through reading, writing, talking and listening
- Understand, analyse and evaluate a wide range of texts across language, literature and the media, including Scottish texts
- Create and produce detailed texts of different types
To study this subject you should:
- Be studying, or have already achieved BGE Level 4, or National 4 English
- Want to develop your language and communication skills to help you in later life and work
Recommended Curriculum links if you study English:
History, Modern Studies, Drama, RMPS
Where can I go next if I study English?
College, university or employment in areas such as: Journalism, Teaching, Law, Creative Writing, Communication, Media Studies, Web Content, Public Relations + many more.
Further Information:
SQA specifications for National 5 English
The National Parent Forum of Scotland – National 5 Summary
Pupil Resources:
BBC Bitesize Learn and Revise – National 5 English
Education Scotland RUAE Booklet 2019
Nat 5 Critical Essay Unit – The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury
Nat 5 Scottish Set Text – Poetry by Carol Ann Duffy
Nat 5 Critical Reading and Scottish Text – The Sailmaker by Alan Spence
