# English FAL Grade 11 P3 Eastern Cape November 2016 QP

> Grade 11 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2016, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Updated: 2026-09-27
- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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English Fal · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2016. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF.

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                           NATIONAL
                      SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                             GRADE 11

                        NOVEMBER 2016

   ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3

MARKS:   100

TIME:    2½ hours

                    This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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2                       ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3               (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

 1.    This question paper consists of THREE sections:

       SECTION A: Essay                                                      (50 marks)
       SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text                                   (30 marks)
       SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Text                                  (20 marks)

 2.    Answer ONE question from EACH section.

 3.    Write in the language in which you are being assessed.

 4.    Start EACH section on a NEW page.

 5.    You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit
       and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text.

 6.    All planning must be clearly indicated as such and handed in. It is advisable to
       draw a line through all planning.

 7.    You are strongly advised to spend approximately:

        SECTION A: 80 minutes
        SECTION B: 40 minutes
        SECTION C: 30 minutes

 8.    Number each response as the topics are numbered in this question paper.

 9.    Give each response a suitable title/heading.

 10. The title/heading must not be considered when doing a word count.

 11. Write neatly and legibly.

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)         ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                            3

 SECTION A: ESSAY

 QUESTION 1

      Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on
       ONE of the following topics.
      Write down the number and title of the essay you have chosen, for example
       1.1 The beauty of Christmas/Diwali/Eidal-Fitr/Rosh Hashanah
      Give your OWN title if your choice is either QUESTION 1.7.1 OR
       QUESTION 1.7.2
      Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

 1.1     The beauty of Christmas/Diwali/Eidal-Fitr/Rosh Hashanah                           [50]

                                               OR

 1.2     At last …

         NOTE:       The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in the
                     essay.                                                                [50]

                                               OR

 1.3     The social media is destroying family life. Do you agree?                         [50]

                                               OR

 1.4     My solution to the drug-abuse problem among the youth                             [50]

                                               OR

 1.5     “Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never give up on it. No matter
         how bad the situation may get.” Anonymous.

         Discuss this statement.                                                           [50]

                                               OR

 1.6     Moving with the ever changing world                                               [50]

                                               OR

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4                         ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3               (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 1.7    Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay that comes to mind.
        Write QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2 and give your essay a suitable title.

        NOTE:        There must be a CLEAR LINK between your essay and the picture
                     you have chosen.
 .
        1.7.1    Essay based on picture

                                               [Source: blahphotos.files.wordpress.com 2012]   [50]

                                                 OR
        1.7.2    Essay based on picture

                                                          [Source: archive.fortune.com 2011]   [50]

                                                                   TOTAL SECTION A:            50

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)       ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                                 5

 SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

 QUESTION 2

    Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.
    The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.
    Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example
     2.1    Dialogue
    Pay special attention to format, language, register and audience.
    Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

 2.1 DIALOGUE

       An incident of lawlessness/criminality took place on the school grounds and
       you saw what happened.

       Write out the dialogue between yourself and your school principal who wants to
       know the details regarding what had happened.

       NOTE: Use the dialogue format.                                                         [30]

                                               OR

 2.2 AGENDA AND MINUTES OF MEETING

       An RCL meeting (Representative Council of Learners) was held in your school
       to discuss the problem of violence that happens within the school premises.

       Write the agenda and minutes of the meeting held in which the factors that
       cause violence AND preventative measures were discussed in great detail.               [30]

                                               OR
 2.3 OBITUARY

       A well-known health care worker from your community has passed away after a
       short illness.

       Write an obituary in which you point out how he/she has promoted health care
       services in your community. You should also pay tribute to him/her.                    [30]

                                               OR
 2.4 FORMAL LETTER

       You and a group of friends are planning a project which you are going to
       undertake for your community as part of the 67 minutes community service for
       Mandela on 18 July 2017.

       Write a letter to your local councillor in which you outline the project and
       explain how it will benefit your community.                                            [30]

                                                                    TOTAL SECTION B:           30

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6                        ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3               (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

 QUESTION 3

      Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.
      The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length.
      Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example:
       3.1 Advertisement
      Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

 3.1     ADVERTISEMENT

         You and a group of friends at your school are going to sell a home-made
         product at your school’s market day.

         Design an advertisement in which you appeal to other learners to buy your
         product.                                                                          [20]

                                              OR

 3.2     DIARY ENTRY

         Recently you were asked to address your school assembly, particularly the
         learners, about the importance of keeping your school’s code of conduct.

         Write a diary entry in which you indicate how you felt after the address.         [20]

                                              OR

 3.3     INSTRUCTIONS

         Recently a motivational speaker came to your school to encourage learners
         in pursuit of their dreams and life goals.

         Write down seven or more tips (pieces of advice) that he/she gave the
         learners on how to prepare for an examination.                                    [20]

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION C:          20
                                                                     GRAND TOTAL:          100

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