'A Hanging' by George Orwell (prose)
As an option for National 5, you may consider Orwell's essay.
Here is a link to Orwell's the essay on capital punishment
http://www.orwell.ru/library/articles/hanging/english/e_hanging
and another link to a school page related to the essay
http://www.eyemouthhigh.org.uk/learning-zone/english-literacy/n5-and-h-hanging
and a link to a YouTube video about the essay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTrj0rcq4uU
If you have any more questions, or need any other help, ask the teacher.