Types of Writing (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Number of pieces in portfolio
Number of pieces in portfolio
Two pieces from different groups
Marks awarded per portfolio piece
Marks awarded per portfolio piece
15 marks
Max word count per piece (excluding poetry)
Max word count per piece (excluding poetry)
1300 words
Four aspects of writing
Four aspects of writing
Purpose, Structure, Reader, Register
Type of writing in Group A
Type of writing in Group A
Broadly creative
Type of writing in Group B
Type of writing in Group B
Broadly discursive
Personal essay requirement beyond retelling events
Personal essay requirement beyond retelling events
Reflection on what happened and what it meant
Short story format features
Short story format features
Few characters, simple plot, resolution
Key skills for discursive essays
Key skills for discursive essays
Marshalling ideas, logical sequence, precise formal prose
Essential qualities of a good report
Essential qualities of a good report
Balance of opinion & coherence