Critical+Essay+Section


 * CRITICAL READING SECTION**
 * You will be required to write one essay in the exam, from a different genre than the Scottish Text you have studied. You will have 90 minutes to complete the questions on the Scottish text and write your essay. Although you do not know what questions will come up, regularly writing essays will improve both your essay writing skills and your ability to time manage. It will also ensure you have secure knowledge of your texts.**


 * You can use past papers to practise your essay writing. Although Higher has changed, the questions are similar. As we get nearer exam time try writing your essays without using your notes.**
 * The essay questions for the 2008 and 2009 papers appear at the end of these documents.**






 * General Essay Guidance**
 * 1) **Use the five rule guide for your introduction**
 * 2) **Remember your five a day - get a PEAR in each main paragraph**
 * 3) **Conclude with the name of the text and author and make sure you LINK BACK to question and clearly show your evaluation.**

to answering the question.
 * __P__OINT** Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence. Make sure that each of the points that you make contributes


 * __E__VIDENCE** Use a quotation/ref to the text. **CONTEXTUALISE THE QUOTE -** Give some detail about when in the story this occurs/who's involved etc.


 * __A__NALYSIS/EVALUATION** Pick out words/examples of techniques and explain how these help to convey theme/message/your point etc.


 * __R__EADER RESPONSE -** Comment on the effectiveness/success of the techniques used and **remember to relate what you say back to the task.**

Remember to read the question carefully - at least twice - and highlight key question words. Use these throughout your essay to maintain relevance.