What is Involved in RUAE? (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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RUAE marks out of total in Higher English exam
RUAE marks out of total in Higher English exam
30 out of 70 marks
Time given to complete RUAE paper
Time given to complete RUAE paper
90 minutes
Number of texts in RUAE exam
Number of texts in RUAE exam
Two texts on a similar topic
Three skills tested in RUAE
Three skills tested in RUAE
Understanding, analysing, and evaluating
Rule for answering understanding questions
Rule for answering understanding questions
Use your own words, never lift directly from text
Three techniques in analysis questions
Three techniques in analysis questions
Word choice, sentence structure, figurative language
Two stages of effective reading strategy
Two stages of effective reading strategy
First read for structure, second read for detail
Examples of signalling words to watch for
Examples of signalling words to watch for
However, but, nevertheless, whereas, similarly
What evaluation questions require
What evaluation questions require
Personal opinion supported by textual evidence
Three-step analysis approach
Three-step analysis approach
What is happening, How it works, Why it matters