# Paper 1 notes

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## Sections in Paper 1

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- [Comprehension](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/comprehension)
- [Summary](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/summary) — Summary Writing (Section B) Section B of Paper 1 is the Summary section. It is worth 10 marks and you should spend approximately 20 minutes on it. You will be given a short passage of approximately…
- [Visual Literacy](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/visual-literacy) — Visual Literacy Visual literacy is the ability to read, interpret, and understand visual texts. In Paper 1, Section C assesses visual literacy through two question types: advertisements (Question 3,…
- [Critical Language Awareness](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/critical-language-awareness) — Critical Language Awareness Critical language awareness is the ability to recognise how language is used to influence, persuade, manipulate, and shape the way people think and feel. In Paper 1, this…
- [Analysing Advertisements (Question 3)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/analysing-advertisements-question-3) — Analysing Advertisements (Question 3) Question 3 in Section C of Paper 1 gives you a full-page advertisement to analyse. It is worth 10 marks and typically contains 4–6 sub-questions. You will be…
- [Analysing Cartoons (Question 4)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/analysing-cartoons-question-4) — Analysing Cartoons (Question 4) Question 4 in Section C of Paper 1 presents a cartoon strip (usually 3–6 frames) for analysis. It is worth 10 marks and typically contains 4–6 sub-questions. Cartoons…
- [Language structures](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-1/language-structures)

## Other English FAL topics

- [Paper 2](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-2)
- [Paper 3](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/english-fal/notes/paper-3)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is covered in Paper 1 for Grade 12 English FAL?

The Paper 1 section covers all key concepts from the Grade 12 English FAL CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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