Close+Reading

Regular practise is essential to achieve success in Close Reading

These Close Reading Revision Points may prove useful:

= General points =
 * == Look at marks on offer – this tells you how detailed your answer should be. ==
 * == Use your own words as much as possible ==
 * == Look for bold type in question – this is important ==
 * == “**Own Words**” means use your own words - do not quote ==
 * == “**Explain fully**” means a detailed explanation – usually worth 2 points or more ==
 * == “**Expression**” means 2/3 words; not a whole sentence ==
 * == Don’t leave an answer blank – leave it till the end and then guess if you have no idea ==
 * == Don’t repeat the question in your answer ==

= Types of Question =
 * == **Overall impression** = understanding what the passage is about ==
 * == **Ideas and feelings** = understanding the writer’s viewpoint or feelings about the subject ==
 * == **Writer’s craft** = writer’s use of: vocabulary, figurative language, punctuation and structure ==
 * == **Particular information** = special pieces of information i.e. //“what reasons does the writer list for …”// ==
 * == **Evaluation of writer’s attitude, argument, tone** = show how effective the writer has been ==

The BBC website contains some very good revision opportunities. Access these at [|BBC Bitesize]

You can also access past papers and marking schemes from [|SQA past papers]