Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3:
Third & Fourth Levels Subject: English Capture pupils' imagination and attention with a rich
collection of quality texts handpicked by Jane Cooper to ensure that pupils want to start
reading - and keep reading. Tailored to the interests motivations and abilities of pupils
working towards Second and Third Levels in S1 to S3 this book will help you to close the
attainment gap. > Unlock a world of meaning connection and questioning. Part One teaches the
close reading skills that pupils need throughout their lives with simple explanations lots of
examples and tasks set at three levels - 'Building' 'Strengthening' and 'Extending'. > Apply
and develop RUAE skills and monitor progress. Part Two contains ten practice assessments that
gradually increase in difficulty with longer passages more complex language and more
challenging questions. > Save time sourcing non-fiction text extracts. Drawing on her long
career as an English teacher and author Jane Cooper has a talent for knowing which topics
pupils will find curious or fun - from the world's cheesiest pizza to a mysterious metal column
that appeared in a desert. > Build the foundations for success in National qualifications. With
Course Reports showing that N5 and Higher students most commonly lose marks in the RUAE papers
this book offers a proactive solution to building confidence and skills during BGE. > Support
the individual needs of every pupil. Providing differentiated age-appropriate content and
tasks this is the perfect resource for mixed-ability classrooms - especially when used
alongside its companion volume Levels 3-4 English: Reading for Understanding Analysis and
Evaluation Skills.
