Reading exercise

Learners must read or listen to the excerpt and answer the questions by selecting the correct answer.

This activity is suitable for learners studying ‘Tally’s Blood’ as their set text for national 5 English. the final (offline) activity is an example of the ‘8 mark’ question in the National 5 English Critical Reading exam.

Learners working towards the Scots Language Award at level 5 may also find this activity useful in demonstrating their understanding of a detailed text.