Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: English
First Teaching: September 2014
First Exam: June 2015

A comprehensive working guide to the Critical Reading section of Higher English for CfE - worth 40% of available marks in the exam.


Critical Reading (made up of two sections: Scottish Text and Critical Essay) is a very significant element of the new Higher English qualification. This book provides you with the support and advice you will need to succeed in this vital area, with a top expert guiding you through the course and suggesting approaches to the exam, so that you achieve the best grades you can. By focusing on specific examples of Scottish texts, this book enables you to increase your knowledge and approach any text with greater skill.


- Become more secure in your knowledge of texts
- Develop your analysis and essay writing skills through studying specific examples of texts, with exam-style questions
- Includes revision tips to help you approach the exam with confidence and succeed on the day