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The National 5 English course is assessed on folio writing, a spoken language assessment and a final exam in addition to revision and coursework throughout the year. Structuring your answers and understanding the marking can help you get the best result.
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How to Pass National 5 English
There are four parts to National 5 English assessment:
- 30 marks/30%
- Exam time: 1 hour
- 40 marks/40%
- Exam time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Achieved/not achieved
National 5 English is a challenging and fast-paced course. You will be required to undertake self-study and revision activities; additionally, you will be asked to work on folio pieces at home. It is important that you keep on top of deadlines and coursework. Revision should be ongoing throughout the year.
At National 5 there is a total of 100 marks available to you.
The 100 marks available are made up from a mix of coursework and a final exam. In order to achieve the full award at National 5, you will also be required to undertake a Spoken Language assessment.
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SQA Folio Template N5/Higher
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For your National 5 or Higher English Writing Folio, your final essays must be submitted using the SQA template. You will find this at the top of this page. When using this template follow these steps:
- Save your final essays as Word documents.
- Copy and paste your Creative or Reflective essay on to the SQA template.
- Copy and paste your Discursive / Persuasive essay on to the same template. This should include your list of sources consulted. Ensure that you have used the same template for both essays.
- Add your SQA candidate number to the bottom of each page. You will see a space for this on the template.
- Print your essay as copied to the template on double sided paper.
- Do not staple your folio.
- Submit this to your teacher on or before the deadline you have been given.
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Proforma Folio Template - English (N5/Higher) Here is a link for the SQA page on which you will find the folio template (under 'Submitting Coursework') for National 5 and Higher English should you wish to access this from home: http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47904.html Latest Website Updates
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