# English FAL Grade 11 Paper 1 Eastern Cape November 2016 Memo

> Grade 11 English FAL Paper 1 memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2016, 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 9

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                        NATIONAL
                   SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                         GRADE 11

                    NOVEMBER 2016

   ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1
               MEMORANDUM

MARKS:   80

                  This memorandum consists of 9 pages.

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2                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                     (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

    INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS

    1.   Candidates are expected to answer ALL the questions.

    2.   This memorandum serves as a guide to markers. Some responses may
         require a marker’s discretion.

    3.   Candidates’ responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                        3

 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

 NOTE:     Incorrect spelling and language errors should not be penalised, because the
           focus is on understanding.

 QUESTION 1

 1.1    1.1.1    The subculture linked to graffiti has been around for several decades.        (1)

        1.1.2    Criminals and vandals destroy/damage things and have no respect for
                 society but graffiti artists are described as people who care about the
                 community and society.

                                                       OR

                 Criminals and vandals are seen as people who have no dreams/lack
                 enthusiasm but the graffiti artists are enthusiastic.

                                                       OR

                 Criminals and vandals are depicted as people who are incompetent/
                 lacking ability/talent but the graffiti artists are described as skilled.     (2)

 1.2    Graffiti is any kind of writing on the wall. √                                         (1)

 1.3    He attached the number ‘183’ to his name because he lived on 183 rd Street. √          (1)

 1.4    ‘notoriety’ (Must be spelt correctly) √                                                (1)

 1.5    He became famous throughout New York because he wrote his name all over
        the city. √
        The New York Times published an article about him. √                                   (2)

 1.6    1.6.1    It is used figuratively. √                                                    (1)

        1.6.2    It means the amount of graffiti increased √ suddenly/rapidly. √               (2)

 1.7    The fact that the writers could be caught by the police. / Metropolitan Transit
        Authority creates the impression that it was illegal. √                                (1)

 1.8    C/graffiti art was at its peak.                                                        (1)

 1.9    Open-ended.
        E.g. The title “History of Graffiti” is suitable because the article provides
        information regarding the origins of graffiti.
                                                  OR
        The article chronicles the development of graffiti from the 1960s to the 1980s.

        NOTE:        The above answers are merely examples of possible responses.
                     Allow for the candidate’s own but relevant interpretation.
                     A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for an answer that is not well-
                     substantiated.                                                            (3)

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4                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                        (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 1.10   Culture is associated with the arts. √ These children, through their creativity
        in the form of graffiti, dance and music √ played a role in bringing culture to
        the ghetto.                                                                             (2)

 1.11   You will find graffiti style art on t-shirts √ poster √ and CD covers. √                (3)

 1.12   Open-ended. Accept a suitable response that reflects the candidate’s
        understanding of the entire passage. Responses must be grounded in the text
        AND must include the candidate’s opinion on graffiti/and vandalism.

        NOTE:        Do not award a mark for Yes/NO only. A candidate can score 1 or 2
                     marks for an answer that is not well- substantiated.                       (3)

 1.13   They are smiling. √

                                                OR

        They have their hands up in the air./Their hands are raised. √                          (1)

 1.14   It means people all over the world √ will start running at the same time. √             (2)

 1.15   People who are in wheelchairs.

                                                OR

        People who have problems with their spinal cords.                                       (1)

 1.16   The advertisement states that 100% of the entry fee will go to spinal cord
        research. √                                                                             (1)

 1.17   The advertiser wants to encourage the reader to participate in the run. √               (1)

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION A:           30

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                      5

 SECTION B: SUMMARY

 QUESTION 2

 The following points form the answer to the question.

                     QUOTATIONS                                 FACTS
                                               (NOTE: Candidates may phrase the
                                                        facts differently.)
 1   “Never run the same route twice.”         Try not to use the same route.
 2   “You can use social media to add          Use social media to make your routine
     zing to your routine.”                    interesting.

     Arrange to meet people you do not         Use Facebook to meet strangers and go
     know and go running with them via         run with them.
     Facebook.”
 3   “Another way to keep running              Run to your meeting place and then
     interesting is to run to the spot where   after training run home again.
     you will meet the other runners and
     then, after training, you can run home
     too.”
 4   “Run to work or to visit friends.”        Run to work or to visit friends.
 5   “Rather than be put off by really long    Instead of becoming despondent by
     distances, take the train or bus, get     long distances take the train or bus then
     off halfway then run from there.”         get off halfway and run from there.
 6   “Use Google Earth to look up the          Use Google Earth to discover new
     appropriate route home and in this        places.
     way you will stumble across places
     you have never been to before.”
 7   “Do not be scared to combine training     Do not be afraid to combine your
     with your daily routine.”                 training with your daily procedure.

 Marking the summary

 The summary should be marked as follows:

     Mark allocation:
      o 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
      o 3 marks for language
      o Total marks: 10

     Distribution of language marks when a candidate has not quoted verbatim:
      o 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
      o 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
      o 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks

     Distribution of language marks when a candidate has quoted verbatim:
      o     6–7 quotes: award no language mark
      o     1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark

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6                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                   (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

NOTE:
 Word Count:

     o Markers are required to verify the number of words used.
     o Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of words
       used, or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.
     o If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated
       upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary.

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION B:          10

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    (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                    7

     SECTION C: LANGUAGE

    Spelling
     o One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect,
        unless the error changes the meaning of the word.
     o In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in
        the language structure being tested.
     o Where an abbreviation is tested, the answer must be punctuated correctly.

     Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as
     per instruction.
     For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct
     answer AND/OR the answer written out in full as correct.

     QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

     3.1    Parents                                                                            (1)

     3.2    Septogard                                                                          (1)

     3.3    The word ‘scientifically formulated emphasises that the product is healthy.
            It shows the formula has been put together by scientists.
            It shows that it is safe to use.
            It shows that the product is credible/authentic.

            Accept any THREE of the above.                                                     (3)

     3.4    B/the call is free.                                                                (1)

     3.5       It can help fight colds.
               It can help fight flu.
               It can help fight chest infections.
               It can help fight nose infections.
               It can help fight throat infections.
               It can help to fight urinary tract infections.
               It can help fight ear infections.
               It can help fight skin infections.

            Accept any TWO of the above.                                                       (2)

     3.6    The message that Septogard serves as protection √ against infection is
            depicted by the bubble around the penguin/the beanie or cap worn by the
            penguin. √

                                                     OR

            The message that Septogard fights infection √ is depicted by the boxing
            gloves worn by the penguin. √                                                     (2)
                                                                                             [10]

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8                        ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                     (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

 4.1    The repetition of the word ‘rub’.
        The lines of movement.                                                                 (2)

 4.2    She is addressing the class/speaking to the class (so she has to look at them).        (1)

 4.3    4.3.1    The bold/large print √ and the question mark together with the
                 exclamation mark. √                                                           (2)

        4.3.2    Racist                                                                        (1)

 4.4    4.4.1    A/news that is spread rapidly.                                                (1)

        4.4.2    The fact that Thandi is sitting outside the principal’s office shows that
                 she has been punished.                                                        (1)

 4.5    Open-ended.
        Yes, it is right that the teacher punished Thandi. She was distracting her
        classmates while they were working on their quiz Her outburst is also
        impolite.

                                                 OR

        No, it was not necessary for the teacher to have punished Thandi. She had
        not done anything wrong so there was no reason to send her to the office.
        The teacher could just have reprimanded her.

        NOTE:        These are merely examples. Accept any relevant answer. A
                     candidate can score 1 mark if the answer is not well-substantiated.      (2)
                                                                                             [10]

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                  ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1                     9

 QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

 TEXT F

 5.1 5.1.1      (a)     An (must be written with a capital letter)                           (1)

                (b)     attracted                                                            (1)

                (c)     belief                                                               (1)

                (d)     whole                                                                (1)

       5.1.2    Faith said that she allowed her visual exploration to bleed into any
                medium.

                NOTE:     Award ONE mark for each of the underlined changes and
                          ONE mark for removing the comma, removing the quotation
                          marks and inserting the final full stop as well as the correct
                          use of capital and small letters throughout.                       (4)

       5.1.3    Faith 47’s work is undeniably beautiful, isn’t it?

                                                   OR

                Faith 47’s work is undeniably beautiful, is it not?

                NOTE: One mark is given for the correct punctuation.                         (2)

       5.1.4    Faith’s latest work doesn’t/does not have the theme of immigration.          (1)

       5.1.5    e.g. (Must have both full stops)                                             (1)

       5.1.6    many/countless                                                               (1)

       5.1.7    Faith is painting her latest work on the side of a building.                 (1)

 TEXT G

 5.2 5.2.1      If the weather is good we can go for a walk.

                NOTE:     Award ONE mark for the correct homophone and ONE mark
                          for the correct sentence construction.                             (2)

       5.2.2    People can be inspired by words sprayed under bridges.

                NOTE: Award ONE mark for each of the underlined words.                       (3)

       5.2.3    A/a preposition                                                              (1)
                                                                                            [20]

                                                                      TOTAL SECTION C:        40
                                                                         GRAND TOTAL:         80

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