Writing+Section

The writing element of Higher English now consists of a folio which is assessed externally by SQA. Two writing pieces are required - one from the creative genre and one from the discursive genre. There is no writing element in the exam. You can submit as many pieces of writing as you wish (within reason!) for your teacher to look at. You will be given feedback and opportunities to redraft. Creative writing pieces can be personal reflective/ poetry/ short story/ extract from novel or play. Discursive can be persuasive/ argumentative/informative. There is no in-class examination under exam conditions and you can act on comments made and re-submit writing. Your teacher CANNOT fix your grammar/punctuation/spelling – you MUST address any issues in this area yourself. Click here for an overview of discursive (transactional) writing types: Stuck on how to write a Persuasive essay? Click to access helpful info!

Rather write a Argumentative essay? Click for planning assistance.

Like to try short story writing? This document may give some assistance


 * You must now submit your writing on an SQA created template. Download your template here:**