This title is endorsed by SQA. Boost grades with quick and effective ways to acquire and improve the skill of reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation, which is worth 30% of the overall mark. This title offers guidance in one of the most important areas of National 5 English, in a skill area that some students believe 'cannot be practised'. This book, written by two highly experienced teachers and authors, shows that such practice offers the best chance of success and demonstrates that reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation for National 5 English is a skill that can be acquired and improved. - Develops skills quickly and effectively using tried and trusted methods from an experienced author team - Prepares students for assessment with specific advice and plenty of opportunities to test the theory in practice papers - Teaches (and tests) other language skills essential to National 5 English.