ENGLISH NAT 4
Is it for me? ●
You will enjoy ●
this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
You enjoy different ways of working including whole
class, small group and individual tasks.
You realise that most employers and colleges will look
for a qualification in English.
You would like to be more confident in reading, writing,
talking and listening.
If you want to work with a range of texts from media to
plays and poetry with some room for personal choice.
You want the chance to progress to an exam based
English qualification when you are ready
Understanding how language works
Planning and researching
Communicating your ideas and opinions
Improving your literacy skills
How to produce an Added Value Unit displaying the
skills you have learned
National 4 is good preparation for undertaking National 5
English
National 4 English will also help prepare you for reading,
writing, talking and listening in the workplace or on a
college course
ENGLISH NAT 5
Is it for me? ●
You will enjoy ●
this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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You enjoy different ways of working including whole class,
small group and individual tasks.
If you are ready to take on more independent work,
including producing two pieces of writing for a folio.
If you are keen to learn about some of the best texts
produced by Scottish authors.
You are ready to sit unit assessments during the year and
an exam at the end of the course
Understanding, analysing and evaluating detailed texts of
all kinds
Creating, structuring and producing detailed spoken and
written responses
Developing further knowledge about language
Planning, researching and decision-making
Effective communication, including questioning, opinion,
reflection
Using creative and critical thinking to synthesise ideas and
arguments
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
National 5 is a good preparation for undertaking the
Higher English course.
Units at National 5 add to an earlier National 4
qualification.
National 5 is recognised by colleges and employers.
The course gives you access to a range of texts which we
hope you will continue to enjoy into later life