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The Higher 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.

Understanding refers to what a writer is saying; analysis refers to how the writer conveys his or her meaning through the use of language techniques.

Reading for understanding involves identifying the main points, purpose and intended readership of the text. Inference is when the reader works things out using clues in the text.

Critical analysis is where you make an argument about a text you have read, providing points to support your case.