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SQA Nat 5 English - Critical Reading - 7th May 2024 [Exam Chat]

SQA National 5 English - Critical Reading - 7th May 2024 [Exam Chat]

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Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.

Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

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Date/Time: 7 May/ 10.30AM-12PM

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Reply 1

imxa6

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Original post by Pwca

SQA National 5 English - Critical Reading - 7th May 2024 [Exam Chat]
Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam.
Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.
Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

General Information
Date/Time: 7 May/ 10.30AM-12PM
Good luck!
Click here to find discussions for other SQA exams

hi x
for people doing tally's blood for their Scottish set text, what do you think the 8 marker might be on?

Reply 2

Axiom123

Original post by imxa6

hi x
for people doing tally's blood for their Scottish set text, what do you think the 8 marker might be on?

Hi,

I’ve actually done Tally’s Blood last year for nat 5 english, I’m doing higher english this year. The 8 marker might ask you to explore the personality of Rosinella, Bridget, etc.. It could also ask you to explore the relationship between the characters, theme of prejudice etc.. Last year for my exam, I was asked to explore the theme of national identity (it almost threw me off 😨). Basically, it could ask you anything based on what you’ve learned about Tally’s Blood, you just need to know the text really well and practice every 8 markers questions on Tally’s Blood.

Hope you find it useful! 😀

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Reply 3

wkstudy

Hi there

does anyone have any tips on how I can bump my 15 to an 18 for the critical essay?

Reply 4

Lesam

Original post by wkstudy

Hi there

does anyone have any tips on how I can bump my 15 to an 18 for the critical essay?

What are you doing your critical essay on?

Reply 5

wkstudy

Original post by Lesam

What are you doing your critical essay on?

A poem called Dulce Et Decorum Est :smile:

Reply 6

Lesam

Original post by wkstudy

A poem called Dulce Et Decorum Est :smile:

I have never written a essay on a poem (mine is a movie) so I don't have any helpful advice, really sorry

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Reply 7

wkstudy

Original post by Lesam

I have never written a essay on a poem (mine is a movie) so I don't have any helpful advice, really sorry

No worries 👍

Reply 8

Axiom123

Original post by wkstudy

A poem called Dulce Et Decorum Est :smile:

Hi

I wrote a critical essay on a poem called “Hyena” by Edwin Morgan for my last year nat 5 exam. I might be able to help you because you’re also writing an essay about a poem:

Use as much as evaluative words like:
An intelligent use of (technique)…
Engages the reader…
Vividly illustrates…

Don’t EVER use “This shows” repeatedly as this could make the marker feel bored when they’re marking your essay. Instead, use indicates, from this we learn that…, emphasises, etc.. It’s better if you don’t use “This shows…” at all.

Make sure you link back to the question at the end of each body paragraph to show that you have answered the question and you understood it.

Give your essay to your teacher and ask them how you could improve your essay.

During the exam, I started my essay first before the set text to make sure my essay is completed. It works well for me. (Optional)

Reply 9

wkstudy

Original post by Axiom123

Hi
I wrote a critical essay on a poem called “Hyena” by Edwin Morgan for my last year nat 5 exam. I might be able to help you because you’re also writing an essay about a poem:

Use as much as evaluative words like:
An intelligent use of (technique)…
Engages the reader…
Vividly illustrates…

Make sure you link back to the question at the end of each body paragraph to show that you have answered the question and you understood it.

Give your essay to your teacher and ask them how you could improve your essay.

During the exam, I started my essay first before the set text to make sure my essay is completed. It works well for me. (Optional)

That was very helpful, thank you so much!

Reply 10

LucaX877

Any predictions for what the critical essay questions will be for prose? :smile:

Reply 11

JullittaO73

Original post by LucaX877

Any predictions for what the critical essay questions will be for prose? :smile:

Almost every year (except one year I think) there's a q relating to theme (or similar e.g. an emotion the theme makes you feel etc) so I'm definitely learning my theme essay plan well

Reply 12

Chrystele

Hi! Does anyone have a prediction as to what Carol Ann Duffy poem will come up this year?

Reply 13

JJina_

I'm doing Bold Girls by Rona Munro for the set text, really stressed for that 8 marker. Not sure what I'm going to do if I forget my quotes for the question 😕

Reply 14

Lesam

Original post by JJina_

I'm doing Bold Girls by Rona Munro for the set text, really stressed for that 8 marker. Not sure what I'm going to do if I forget my quotes for the question 😕

You don't need to have quotes memorized for the 8 marker. A short detailed summary of the event in the book is good enough

Reply 15

JJina_

Original post by Lesam

You don't need to have quotes memorized for the 8 marker. A short detailed summary of the event in the book is good enough

Really?! This will make it so easier as my teacher said I loose marks for not having quotes

Reply 16

JJina_

Original post by Pwca

SQA National 5 English - Critical Reading - 7th May 2024 [Exam Chat]
Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam.
Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.
Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

General Information
Date/Time: 7 May/ 10.30AM-12PM
Good luck!
Click here to find discussions for other SQA exams

Ideally, how long should I spend on each section? I fear that for the essay I may take longer...

Reply 17

thankful-shrimp

Original post by imxa6

hi x
for people doing tally's blood for their Scottish set text, what do you think the 8 marker might be on?

I'm going to suggest it will either be about Italian immigrants, Nationality, work ethic or family

Reply 18

thankful-shrimp

Original post by Pwca

SQA National 5 English - Critical Reading - 7th May 2024 [Exam Chat]
Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam.
Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.
Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

General Information
Date/Time: 7 May/ 10.30AM-12PM
Good luck!
Click here to find discussions for other SQA exams

Hey! I'm doing Sherlock Holmes for my critical essay but I haven't even started writing it yet. I missed a lot of English so am a bit behind. I sent my teacher the original draft of the essay but she never got back to me. The exam is in less than 2 weeks and I'm stressing. For reference, I got 16 marks in my prelim. Please help!!!