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Advanced Higher English
Updates and announcements, change to conditions of assessment in english portfolios from session 2024-25 (28/05/24).
We’re tightening the conditions of assessment in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher English writing portfolios from session 2024-25.
What’s changing:
There will be a new mandatory requirement for learners to complete their first draft during class time, under the supervision of the teacher or lecturer.
This will enable teachers and lecturers to review learners’ first drafts before learners continue to work on them independently. Learners will then complete their final piece under some supervision and control, as is currently the case.
We aren’t making any other changes to the writing portfolios. The assessment standards remain the same.
Why we’re making this change:
We’ve been receiving ongoing feedback from the English teaching profession that, under the current assessment conditions, it can be difficult to verify that learners’ work is their own, as it’s possible they may have had input from others when working on their draft outside of school or college hours.
This change will further support teachers and lecturers with authenticating learners’ work in the writing portfolio. It will allow them to observe how learners’ work is developing without any outside influences. This will help them to identify if there are any unusual changes in the quality and content of a learner’s writing portfolio at the final submission stage, or if the final piece is unrecognisable from the first draft, which may indicate that it’s not the learner’s own work.
Updated documents
We’ve updated the course specifications and the portfolio-writing coursework assessment tasks at each level. These provide a clear process that learners need to follow when producing their portfolios. The updated documents are dated May 2024 and are valid from session 2024-25 onwards.
Alternative certification model
The alternative certification model is how National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses will be resulted this year, following the cancellation of the 2021 exams. It involves five different stages.
View the alternative certification model and see what will happen at each stage.
Essential Information
Course specification ( 27/05/2024 ).
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher English course specification May 2024
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Advanced Higher English Literary Study Specimen Question Paper August 2019
- Advanced Higher English Textual Analysis Specimen Question Paper August 2019
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
- Advanced Higher English Literary Study question paper
- Advanced Higher English Textual Analysis question paper
- Advanced Higher English Literary Study marking instructions
- Advanced Higher English Textual Analysis marking instructions
Coursework ( 27/05/2024 )
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Instructions
- Instructions for the submission of Advanced Higher English coursework January 2024
- English Coursework Template - Google Docs
- English Coursework Template - Microsoft Word
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher English Project-Dissertation
- Coursework assessment task for Advanced Higher English-Portfolio Writing
- Guidance on conditions of assessment
- Coursework for External Assessment
Understanding Standards ( 27/11/2023 )
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentation
- Overview of course assessment (18 minutes) (17.37 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
- Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports ( 14/09/2023 )
Course reports.
- 2023 Advanced Higher English Course Report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher English Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Advanced Higher English Course Report September 2019
Verification Reports
- English Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
Ushare open learning resources
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In S6 pupils who have been successful in Higher English have the opportunity to further develop their skills in Advanced Higher. The course is excellent preparation for university as it requires a great deal of independent work, organisation and a high level of understanding of complex and sophisticated texts.
The Advanced Higher class are also given a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their skills. In recent years, these opportunities have included visits to the Mitchell Library and Strathclyde University Library to develop their understanding of how to use secondary sources, a creative writing workshop at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, theatre performances and visits from journalist Peter Ross and author (and ex-Williamwood pupil) Martin Stewart.
The Advanced Higher Course consists of four elements
Literary Study
Throughout the year, students will study a range of work by classic writers, such as Tennessee Williams, Sylvia Plath, John Donne and James Joyce. In the final exam they will complete a critical essay that will require them to compare a number of different texts. This is worth 20% of their overall mark.
Textual Analysis
Over the course of the year, students will develop their independent analysis skills. In the exam, students will be given an unseen text and will be required to complete an extended analysis. They will be able to choose between poetry, prose-fiction, prose non-fiction and drama. This is worth 20% of the overall mark.
Portfolio of Writing
Pupils will be given the opportunity to study a range of different genres of writing and be given a number of stimuli to help them begin their own work. They will select two pieces to re-draft and submit as coursework. The writing folio of worth 30% of the overall mark
Dissertation
The dissertation is very different to any work undertaken at Higher and an excellent opportunity for pupils to explore their own literary passions. Pupils will choose their own texts and topic and will complete, re-draft and submit a 2500 word essay. The dissertation is worth 30% of the overall mark.
Advanced Higher Writing Folio and Dissertation Template
From 2017-18, all Advanced Higher English writing folios and dissertations will be scanned and e-marked. To enable this, all pupil work must be submitted on an SQA template. You should complete your work on this template and then print the document off and submit it to your teacher as usual.
Please download the following template document. Please select the version that is compatible with the programme you are using:
Microsoft Word: English Coursework Template
Google Docs: English Coursework Template
- This template must be used. If it is not, then we will not be able to submit your folio to the SQA
- Both folio pieces should be included on one document . Clear headings should be used to make it obvious where one ends and the next begins
- There is space for your Scottish Candidate Number and a page number at the bottom of every page . These must be filled in. If you are unsure of your Scottish Candidate Number then Mr Fisher will inform you.
- You must include your word count for each piece of writing and your list of sources.
- You will not be able to copy and paste footnotes into the template, therefore you must start your dissertation on the template.
If you have any questions, then please check the following document Instructions For The Submission Of Advanced Higher English Coursework or ask your teacher for guidance.
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Project-dissertation 2016 (All links open as PDF files) From session 2019/20 onwards, the word count for the Advanced Higher English project: dissertation will increase to a maximum of 3,500 words (was previously 3,000 words). None of these examples reflect the revised word count however, they all remain valid and continue to exemplify national ...
Candidates should be made aware that the primary purpose of the Advanced Higher English project-dissertation is to write a sustained critical analysis, analysing and evaluating literary technique. The wording of the dissertation topic should reflect this wherever possible. Dissertations which set out to deal with a particular theme or themes ...
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Instructions for candidates. This assessment applies to the project—dissertation for Advanced Higher English. The project—dissertation is worth 30 marks. This is 30% of the overall marks for the course assessment. Your teacher or lecturer will let you know if there are any specific conditions for doing this assessment.
Advanced Higher English dissertation ideas! A. MissK18. Hi, I've recently started in 6th year and the teacher are already pushing us to think of ideas for a dissertation. I'm set on comparing 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell but apparently that's a bit cliché and the SQA are sick of it, so I have to find a different text to compare.
Andrea Levy. To kill a mocking bird (1960) USA. hryn Stockett Harriet Beacher StoweAlice Walker Beloved (1987) USA- Slavery - black female Cry, the beloved country (1948) South Africa White teeth (2000) UK -immigrants The help (2009) USA Slavery Uncle Tom's cabin (1952) USA- Slavery - note criticism of this.
This document discusses the challenges involved in writing a dissertation for the SQA Advanced Higher English program. It notes that selecting an appropriate topic, conducting extensive research, structuring arguments effectively, and meticulous editing are all difficult parts of the process. Many students seek professional assistance to alleviate these burdens. The document promotes ...
Advanced Higher English Project dissertation 2019 Candidate 1 - evidence SQA | www.understandingstandards.org.uk 9 of 9. to break away from the traditional views of society and gain independence for herself. With Shug's encouragement, Celie sets up her own clothes business 'Folkspants, Unlimited'.
Advanced Higher English Dissertation. A. l3igh25. Im trying to decide on books and topics to write my dissertation on but im struggling so far. Ive thought of a few ideas but I'm not sure if they are suitable enough. 1. The loss of childhood innocence - focussing on Alice's Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, but I'm not sure what other ...
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General Reminders: Dissertations should be between 2500 and 3000 words. Use of secondary Critical Perspectives is advisable in the support of your line of argument. Sources which directly impact on your dissertation need to be fully referenced (Primary and Secondary sources) using footnotes and a Bibliography - see guide below.
Advanced Higher English coursework is electronically marked. Electronic marking requires each candidate's portfolio and dissertation to be electronically scanned. To ensure complete accuracy in the scanning process, candidates must use the SQA approved template to produce a physical copy of their portfolio and dissertation for submission.
How to Write Essays and Dissertations: A Guide for English Literature Students, 2nd edition (Longman, 2005). 1.3 Supervision and Support. 1.3.1 The role of supervisors. Though the dissertation is fundamentally an independent piece of work, students are supported by a member of academic faculty who acts as supervisor.
S6 Advanced Higher English Course Overview. ... Section 1: dissertation . Learners will produce a dissertation to demonstrate planning, research and presentation of their knowledge and understanding of an aspect or aspects of literature. ... 1.1 Selecting significant ideas, using a form and structure appropriate to purpose and audience. ...
Coursework (27/05/2024) This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task (s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification. Instructions for the submission of Advanced Higher English coursework January 2024, pdf ...
This dissertation looks at 'the Gothic convention of the Byronic hero' in two novels by the Brontës and both topic and texts are good choices for this level. This is an interesting dissertation in that the candidate does better in terms of displaying their knowledge and
Pupils will choose their own texts and topic and will complete, re-draft and submit a 2500 word essay. The dissertation is worth 30% of the overall mark. Advanced Higher Writing Folio and Dissertation Template. From 2017-18, all Advanced Higher English writing folios and dissertations will be scanned and e-marked.
2. Hi, I recently started 6th year and we are already being pushed to pick our dissertation topics for advanced higher english (definitely understandable considering how much we have already missed out on this year) and I'm finding it rather choosing between topics. My option at the moment are as follows: 1. Gothic literature - I'd probably go ...
Advanced Higher English Project-dissertation Candidat H 1 Hvidence 7 of 7. In its preface, Evelyn Waugh describes the underlying theme of Brideshead Revisited to be "the operation of divine grace on a group of diverse but closely connected characters"l. Catholicism dominates the book: its plot, characters and relationships.
English (Advanced Higher): Project-dissertation Commentary on candidate evidence. t-dissertationCommentary on candidate evidence Commentary on candidate evidenceThe candidate e. chieved the following marks for the. work assessment component.Candidate 1The candidate was awarded 26 marks.TopicThe topic of this dissertation focusse.
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